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Working Title Biological Technician - Early Career Development Program, Dugway PG, UT Position Location Tooele County, Utah Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Posting Number 202500377AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Technical/Support I Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $55,000 - $60,000 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, 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 CSU. CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on the 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 other CSU departments to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) is a 801,280-acre United States military installation located in Tooele County, Utah, approximately 80 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. The primary mission at DPG is to protect national interests by operating the leading test center for chemical and biological defense systems. In addition to chemical and biological defense testing and evaluation, DPG supports training for military and first responders; testing and evaluation of obscurants; and the development, testing, and integration of unmanned aircraft systems. The DPG NR program is responsible for providing continued mission access to natural resources be ensuring mission compliance with all related federal and local environmental laws. Other priorities for the program include threatened and endangered species management, ecological restoration, invasive species management, and wildlife management.
To learn more about DPG and its mission, visit https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, please visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
Position Summary
Paid, temporary positions are available with CSUCEMML at military installations across the United States and at CSUs main campus. These positions include internships, mentorships, and early career opportunities through CEMML’s ECDP. No military affiliation is required to apply.
Ready to take the next step in your conservation career? Join us and make a difference!
One Biological Technician (Seasonal Worker, Full-time, 40 hours/week) position, with an emphasis on wildlife and restoration ecology, is available with the Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position will provide support to the natural resources program at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. The intent of this position is to provide the successful applicant with exposure to careers in military lands management and natural resources work experience. The technician will contribute to conservation efforts at Dugway Proving Ground and learn about the regulatory framework and importance of managing natural resources on Department of Defense lands. Successful candidates will gain experience on a range of natural resource and wildlife management projects under mentorship with natural resource managers at Dugway Proving Ground. This position is full-time, Monday-Friday.
Duties
The Biological Technician will assist with various aspects of implementing the Dugway Proving Ground Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan with an emphasis on wildlife and restoration ecology. The individual in this position is expected to complete assigned tasks unsupervised. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks below:
Required Job Qualifications
Job Duty Category Fieldwork Duty/Responsibility
Conduct field work, which can include management for wildlife, vegetation, invasive species, threatened and endangered species, wetlands, forests, and/or outdoor recreation areas, GPS data collection, field mapping, photography, public outreach and/or education, etc.
May require overnight travel.
Percentage Of Time 40 Job Duty Category Office work/administrative Duty/Responsibility
Office-based tasks can include data entry and management, public outreach, preparing site forms, writing technical reports, compliance documents, database and data management, spatial analysis, and/or preparing correspondence and other documentation.
Percentage Of Time 40 Job Duty Category Research Duty/Responsibility
Conduct and organize background, literature reviews, and archival research.
Percentage Of Time 20
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 Search Contact CEMML_Recruiter@colostate.edu EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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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References Requested
Minimum Requested 3 Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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Working Title Biological Technician - Early Career Development Program, Dugway PG, UT Position Location Tooele County, Utah Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Posting Number 202500377AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Technical/Support I Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours/Week 40 Proposed Annual Salary Range $55,000 - $60,000 Employee Benefits
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CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU. CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on the 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 other CSU departments to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
Dugway Proving Ground (DPG) is a 801,280-acre United States military installation located in Tooele County, Utah, approximately 80 miles southwest of Salt Lake City. The primary mission at DPG is to protect national interests by operating the leading test center for chemical and biological defense systems. In addition to chemical and biological defense testing and evaluation, DPG supports training for military and first responders; testing and evaluation of obscurants; and the development, testing, and integration of unmanned aircraft systems. The DPG NR program is responsible for providing continued mission access to natural resources be ensuring mission compliance with all related federal and local environmental laws. Other priorities for the program include threatened and endangered species management, ecological restoration, invasive species management, and wildlife management.
To learn more about DPG and its mission, visit https://www.atec.army.mil/dpg/.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, please visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
Position Summary
- Are you ready to join a nationwide community of passionate conservation professionals?
- Do you want to gain the skills and experience needed to launch your conservation career?
- Are you interested in conserving the incredible natural and cultural resources on our nation’s military lands?
Paid, temporary positions are available with CSUCEMML at military installations across the United States and at CSUs main campus. These positions include internships, mentorships, and early career opportunities through CEMML’s ECDP. No military affiliation is required to apply.
Ready to take the next step in your conservation career? Join us and make a difference!
One Biological Technician (Seasonal Worker, Full-time, 40 hours/week) position, with an emphasis on wildlife and restoration ecology, is available with the Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position will provide support to the natural resources program at Dugway Proving Ground, Utah. The intent of this position is to provide the successful applicant with exposure to careers in military lands management and natural resources work experience. The technician will contribute to conservation efforts at Dugway Proving Ground and learn about the regulatory framework and importance of managing natural resources on Department of Defense lands. Successful candidates will gain experience on a range of natural resource and wildlife management projects under mentorship with natural resource managers at Dugway Proving Ground. This position is full-time, Monday-Friday.
Duties
The Biological Technician will assist with various aspects of implementing the Dugway Proving Ground Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan with an emphasis on wildlife and restoration ecology. The individual in this position is expected to complete assigned tasks unsupervised. Specific duties include, but are not limited to, the tasks below:
- Support implementation of ecological restoration projects.
- Assist with propagation of natural plants and greenhouse management.
- Support photo monitoring and other natural resource monitoring projects including, but not limited to, basic inventories of flora and fauna; condition and trend monitoring; rare, threatened and endangered species monitoring (including pinyon jays, monarch butterflies and other pollinators, burrowing owls and other raptors, kit fox, and small mammals such as dark kangaroo mouse); baseline inventories; forest and range land inventories; game censuses; soil surveys; and other special purpose surveys.
- Assist with human-wildlife conflict including: trapping problem wildlife; relocating problem wildlife; documenting and removing wildlife moralities; appropriate wildlife hazing; and other conflict related activities.
- Maintain digital databases.
- Write reports and create presentations based on completed work.
- Use heavy and light equipment to maintain habitat, fire breaks and other ecological management strategies.
- Maintain UTV/ATV fleet.
- Maintain and operate sprinkler systems for ecological restoration.
- Flora and fauna inventory
- Invasive species monitoring and management
- Threatened and endangered species monitoring
- Habitat restoration
- Erosion mitigation
- Forest inventory timber cruise
- Prescribed fire and wildland firefighting
- Outdoor recreation
- Community outreach, volunteer coordination, and public education
- Field-data collection, entry, and management using GPS, ArcGIS, and Excel
Required Job Qualifications
- Must have an interest in pursuing a career in federal lands management.
- Must be physically capable of working independently in outdoor locations under varying weather conditions.
- Pursuing a B.S. in natural resources-, cultural resources-, ecosystem science-, or environmental policy-related field (at least a sophomore standing).
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date for operating federal vehicles.
- Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.
- Must have legal authorization to work in the U.S.; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- We’d love to hear about your experience with the preferred qualifications listed below! Please also share any additional qualifications you believe make you a great fit for this position. Currently enrolled or holder of a Graduate Degree in natural resources-, biology-, or environmental science-related fields.
- Experience collecting field data and entering data in paper or digital forms.
- Experience using GPS equipment to collect field data.
- Experience flora and/or fauna monitoring or management (specify taxa/ecosystem/regions of prior experience).
- Experience performing habitat restoration or invasive species management.
- Experience in the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment in wildland fire and forestry practices and/or ability to meet requirements for the NWCG standards for Fire Fighter Type 2, which includes an annual pack test at arduous level and fire line refresher (maintained annually).
- Experience with manual labor using powered tools and heavy equipment such as chainsaws, weed-eaters, mowers, tractors, ATVs/UTVs etc.
- Training and experience using GIS software.
Job Duty Category Fieldwork Duty/Responsibility
Conduct field work, which can include management for wildlife, vegetation, invasive species, threatened and endangered species, wetlands, forests, and/or outdoor recreation areas, GPS data collection, field mapping, photography, public outreach and/or education, etc.
May require overnight travel.
Percentage Of Time 40 Job Duty Category Office work/administrative Duty/Responsibility
Office-based tasks can include data entry and management, public outreach, preparing site forms, writing technical reports, compliance documents, database and data management, spatial analysis, and/or preparing correspondence and other documentation.
Percentage Of Time 40 Job Duty Category Research Duty/Responsibility
Conduct and organize background, literature reviews, and archival research.
Percentage Of Time 20
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 Search Contact CEMML_Recruiter@colostate.edu EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
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 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of Professional References
- Other
Salary : $55,000 - $60,000
