What are the responsibilities and job description for the Natural Resources Planning & Compliance Specialist position at Colorado State University?
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Working Title Natural Resources Planning & Compliance Specialist Position Location Hawaii Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Research Professional Position Posting Number 202500179AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib III Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $90,000 - $100,000 Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
LOCATION: AFIMSC Det 2 (Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment 2) directly supports Pacific Air Forces and its area of operations. It is located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. 25 E Street, Building 1102, Suite C310, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853. Hawaiˊi is located 2,200 miles west of California and 4,000 miles east of Japan. Hawaiˊi offers endless opportunities for recreational and cultural activities, including camping, surfing, diving and snorkeling, hiking trails, museums, and parks.
Work location is dependent on the needs of the partner/project/role. In some instances, positions may require staff to be fully in-person. In other instances, hybrid or remote arrangements may be possible.
Position Summary
A Natural Resources (NR) Planning & Compliance Specialist position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) to provide NR on-site programming support for Air Force Installation Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Detachment 2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii/Pacific Air Forces. Relocation expenses are available; conditions apply. The work location is at JBPHH, Hawaii. Position qualifies for hybrid, with a regular scheduled time in office at JBPHH, and regularly scheduled time in remote office. This scheduled work arrangement will be defined and agreed upon between AFIMS Det 2 POCs and CEMML, and outlined in a teleworking MOU with CSU HR.
The NR Planning & Compliance Specialist provides technical assistance supporting installation, regional, and enterprise-wide environmental program management and natural resources programs and initiatives for the Pacific Area of Responsibility (AOR). This position will provide conservation and environmental technical expertise to review, analyze, and validate concept designs, scopes of work, reports, and other documents related to construction and enhancement projects, natural resources conservation and restoration, in accordance with conservation goals and requirements in installation Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs). The NR Planning & Compliance Specialist shall perform or review data collection, statistical analysis, enforcement action critical analysis, and validation; develop data trend analyses and technical solutions; troubleshoot systems and permit compliance, where applicable; and supply guidance and recommendations for annual updates to INRMPs and other media plans as they pertain to conservation goals and requirements. The NR Planning and Compliance Specialist is expected to travel a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 4 times per year, including internationally, to provide installation support in Pacific Area of Responsibility.
Must be able to communicate and interact with internal/external staff, Air Force officials, airmen, and the public in a professional manner. Work requires a high degree of independent judgment/decision making, technical writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and people skills.
Required Job Qualifications
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Environmental Planning and Strategy Duty/Responsibility
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal backgro Search Contact CEMML_Recruiter@colostate.edu EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
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Working Title Natural Resources Planning & Compliance Specialist Position Location Hawaii Work Location Position qualifies for hybrid/in-office work Research Professional Position Posting Number 202500179AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib III Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $90,000 - $100,000 Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (CSU). CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
LOCATION: AFIMSC Det 2 (Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center Detachment 2) directly supports Pacific Air Forces and its area of operations. It is located at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, Hawaii. 25 E Street, Building 1102, Suite C310, Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam, HI 96853. Hawaiˊi is located 2,200 miles west of California and 4,000 miles east of Japan. Hawaiˊi offers endless opportunities for recreational and cultural activities, including camping, surfing, diving and snorkeling, hiking trails, museums, and parks.
Work location is dependent on the needs of the partner/project/role. In some instances, positions may require staff to be fully in-person. In other instances, hybrid or remote arrangements may be possible.
Position Summary
A Natural Resources (NR) Planning & Compliance Specialist position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) to provide NR on-site programming support for Air Force Installation Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Detachment 2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii/Pacific Air Forces. Relocation expenses are available; conditions apply. The work location is at JBPHH, Hawaii. Position qualifies for hybrid, with a regular scheduled time in office at JBPHH, and regularly scheduled time in remote office. This scheduled work arrangement will be defined and agreed upon between AFIMS Det 2 POCs and CEMML, and outlined in a teleworking MOU with CSU HR.
The NR Planning & Compliance Specialist provides technical assistance supporting installation, regional, and enterprise-wide environmental program management and natural resources programs and initiatives for the Pacific Area of Responsibility (AOR). This position will provide conservation and environmental technical expertise to review, analyze, and validate concept designs, scopes of work, reports, and other documents related to construction and enhancement projects, natural resources conservation and restoration, in accordance with conservation goals and requirements in installation Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs). The NR Planning & Compliance Specialist shall perform or review data collection, statistical analysis, enforcement action critical analysis, and validation; develop data trend analyses and technical solutions; troubleshoot systems and permit compliance, where applicable; and supply guidance and recommendations for annual updates to INRMPs and other media plans as they pertain to conservation goals and requirements. The NR Planning and Compliance Specialist is expected to travel a minimum of 2 to a maximum of 4 times per year, including internationally, to provide installation support in Pacific Area of Responsibility.
Must be able to communicate and interact with internal/external staff, Air Force officials, airmen, and the public in a professional manner. Work requires a high degree of independent judgment/decision making, technical writing and organizational skills, attention to detail, and people skills.
Required Job Qualifications
- Bachelor’s Degree in biological sciences, ecology, environmental planning, natural resource management, or related disciplines appropriate to the position
- Three (3) or more years of professional work experience in natural resources or conservation management, including project and compliance review, data analysis and reporting, synthesizing and reporting and reporting and reporting research results effectively.
- Expertise in one or more specific components of natural resource management on military lands (e.g., fish and wildlife management, conservation law enforcement, wetland protection, forest management, coastal zone and marine resources management, etc.)
- Experience working with a wide range of data and information, maintaining organized details- which includes categorizing, storing, and retrieving information efficiently, and consistently meeting deadlines by delivering high-quality work on time, showing reliability and dependability in managing responsibilities.
- Have a thorough understanding of most standard computer programs.
- Experience communicating technical information clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the start date.
- Must possess by the time of hire, the necessary documentation required for domestic and international travel.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- No Foreign nationals shall be employed for any task order issued under this contract without prior approval of the government.
- MS/MA degree in biological sciences, ecology, environmental planning, natural resource management, or related disciplines appropriate to the position.
- Highly qualified candidates will possess greater than three (3) years of professional work experience that demonstrate proficiency.
- Familiarity with Hawaiʻi Environmental Review Program (ERP) and/or Alaska Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) regulations.
- Demonstrated expertise in natural resources regulatory requirements including Sikes Act; Endangered Species Action (ESA); Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA); Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA); National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requirements; Floodplain Executive Orders; and Wetlands Executive Orders.
- Demonstrated experience with Air Force EIAP including implementing 32 CFR 989; Air Force Natural Resources Management including DAFMAN 32-7003; Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs); and/or compliance with environmental and natural regulations and related Executive Orders
- Experience in formal ESA Section 7 consultation, including writing, reviewing, and/or interpreting Biological Assessments and Biological Opinions
- Experience with National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) and the compliance review process.
- Previous work experience in the Pacific region is preferred.
- Working knowledge of Geographic Information Systems (GIS).
Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Environmental Planning and Strategy Duty/Responsibility
- Provide NR technical support on conservation and environmental program management functions and operations such as Conservation, Natural Resource, and other applicable Federal, State and local laws and regulations, to include Department of Air Force and Department of Defense Policies and Guidance.
- Provide NR reach-back support to installations for Pacific AOR.
- Assist installations with identifying and implementing their INRMPs requirements, ensuring those are incorporated into their INRMPs annual or 5-year updates.
- Facilitate planning and overall technical expertise for all environmental programs.
- Assist in programming and strategic planning, management, scheduling and execution of projects.
- Support programming of needed projects at installations within the Pacific AOR.
- Assist in the definition of requirements and the development and integration of execution strategies.
- Assist in developing and reviewing Statements of Work (SOW), and other components of acquisition packages in support of installation mission.
- Provide support to installations regarding legality of natural resources regulatory requirements including Sikes Act; Endangered Species Action (ESA); Coastal Zone Management Act (CZMA); Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA); National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) requirements; Floodplain Executive Orders; and Wetlands Executive Orders.
- Perform or review data collection, statistical analysis, enforcement action critical analysis, and validation.
- Develop data trend analyses and technical solutions; troubleshoot systems and permit compliance where applicable.
- Provide recommendations for annual updates to INRMP, and other media plans as they pertain to conservation goals and requirements.
- Assist with programs oversight, assist with project level meeting attendance, Quality Assurance (QA)/Quality Control (QC) control and oversight of installation programs, database and analysis management, training management, project drawings review, technical manuals, management of deliverables and reporting, and strategic planning.
- This position will be expected to communicate with all levels of management and coordinate/collaborate with multiple individuals, organizations, and internal/external groups and stakeholders.
- Regularly and routinely communicate via in-person meetings, tele/video conferences, and email to provide support and assistance regarding all aspects of natural resource management
- Liaise with AFIMSC personnel, as well as multi-lateral teams.
- Efficiently and effectively conducts document preparation, review, and summary,
- Prepare briefs, presentations, and memoranda that support NR management deliberations and decisions.
- Prepare and submit monthly and quarterly progress reports for CEMML/CSU supervisor.
- Perform other duties as assigned
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal backgro Search Contact CEMML_Recruiter@colostate.edu EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
- Please affirm your knowledge that this position will provide NR on-site programming support for Air Force Installation Mission Support Center (AFIMSC) Detachment 2 at Joint Base Pearl Harbor-Hickam (JBPHH), Hawaii/Pacific Air Forces; The work location is at JBPHH, Hawaii.
- Yes, I affirm.
- No, I do not affirm.
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of Professional References
- Unofficial Transcripts
- Official Transcripts
- Other
Salary : $90,000 - $100,000
