I like working for the different departments within the office and learning about what everybody does and the role that they play in wildlife management.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time.
Advice
Take it all in, this experience is like any other.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Park Ranger
May - August 2019 • Grand Junction, CO
What I liked
I learned a lot about interpersonal communication and about the state of Colorado.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Park Ranger
May - October 2017 • Grand Junction, CO
What I liked
The parks are an amazing place to work and start in a long term goal of being fully commissioned.
What I wish was different
Not a single aspect of the job needs to be changed
Advice
Have some experience in public relations.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Wildlife Technician
May - August 2019 • Trinidad, CO
What I liked
The work was very fun and educational.
What I wish was different
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Park Ranger
May - August 2018 • Arboles, CO
What I liked
Learning new skills from experienced people
What I wish was different
Tighter, more structured management
Advice
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Aquatic nuisance species boat inspector
June - November 2019 • Taylor Park, CO
What I liked
Job itself, people I worked for, freedom at job
What I wish was different
Nothing
Advice
There are certainly pros and cons to working for a government agency.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Feed Research Technician
May - August 2019 • Walden, CO
What I liked
I liked every part of it
What I wish was different
Nothing, everything was great
Advice
Be open minded and not afraid to get dirty and go where ever you get a job
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Boat Patrol
May 2016 - August 2019 • Littleton, CO
What I liked
Working on a boat, contacting and educating individuals about boating laws and boating safety. Also helping people in an emergency.
What I wish was different
Advice
Go above and beyond, and never complain. It's a great job with great experiences involved.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Visitor Surveyer
October 2019 • Bellvue, CO
What I liked
Really enjoyed the interaction with the public through conducting surveys. Everyone was so kind and made it a great experience.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more time to volunteer, looking forward to going again!
Advice
Make sure you have a vehicle available , visitors are spread throughout the park and it helps to be able to drive to various trail heads and picnic areas.
1
One person found this helpful
Wildlife Technician
May - July 2019 • Aspen, CO
What I liked
I loved everything about this job.
What I wish was different
Nothing honestly.
Advice
Get experience and be able to apply it to that area specifically.
Be the first to mark this as helpful
Biological Technician
May - August 2019 • Gunnison, CO
What I liked
I loved the environment in which I worked in as well as the numerous opportunities I was given to advance my learning in the departments within the Parks service.
What I wish was different
I wish I had more safety training while on the job.
Advice
Take advantage of the resources given to you and truely learn everything provided on the job.
