LWCF Inspection Assistant

The Land and Water Conservation Fund (LWCF) is a federal grant program dedicated to the acquisition, development and protection of outdoor recreation sites across America. In Colorado, the program is administered by Colorado Parks and Wildlife for the National Park Service. One of the core requirements of all LWCF-funded sites is to ensure that the land is protected in perpetuity for outdoor recreation.

With over 600 LWCF-funded sites in Colorado, this position plays a crucial role in supporting an annual inspection program designed to ensure these sites comply with stewardship requirements. Each site is inspected every five years, following a rostered system that results in around 150 sites being inspected each year. This temporary position assists with onsite inspections and corresponds with landowners to address and verify compliance status. 

Responsibilities

• Site inspections – visiting LWCF properties primarily in the Denver metro area to determine compliance or non-compliance with ongoing stewardship responsibilities.
• Grantee communications – managing site inspection outcome notifications for grantees and where properties are non-compliant, continue communications until issues are resolved.
• Process improvement – reviewing current property inspection processes and researching/implementing solutions to improve efficiencies in scheduling and route planning.
• Records management – managing electronic inspection records, including a high level of data entry.
• Other administrative grant duties as required.

Minimum requirements

• Collaborative and committed team player
• Communication and customer service skills
• Organizational and time management skills
• Ability to work independently
• Attention to detail
• Meticulous record keeping skills
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite and Google Applications
• At least 18 years old
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record for operating a State vehicle
• Willingness to drive to various sites primarily in the Denver metro area, but at times throughout Colorado which may include overnight stays

Preferred

• Previous grant or administrative assistant experience (including record keeping)
• Experience working with government agencies desirable