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Colorado Parks and Wildlife

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.
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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.
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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.
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Wildlife Technician

May - August 2019 • Trinidad, CO

What I liked

The work was very fun and educational.

What I wish was different

Advice

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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Temp

May - August 2019 • Gunnison, CO

What I liked

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.
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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

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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

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