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Working Title Natural Resources Technician - Early Career Development Program, JBER, AK Position Location JBER, AK Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Posting Number 202500477AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Technical/Support I Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours/Week Up to 40 hours but may vary by position. Proposed Annual Salary Range $43,000 - $45,000 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.
JBER is a 73,000-acre United Stated (U.S.) military installation located near Anchorage, Alaska. In 2010, JBER was created when Elmendorf Air Force Base and the U.S. Army’s Fort Richardson were merged. The U.S. Air Force mission of JBER is to support and defend U.S. interests in the Pacific and around the world. The JBER natural resources team is responsible for managing over 57,000 acres of undeveloped land, including forests and wetlands that serve as essential habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species, including wolves, bald eagles, black and brown bears, and many others. The natural resources team also works with the military member, civilian employees, and the public to provide many unique outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, woodcutting, and hiking.
For more information on JBER and its mission, visit https://www.jber.jb.mil/
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, please visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
Position Summary
Our program offers practical experience in fish and wildlife ecology, vegetation and habitat monitoring and management, restoration, environmental compliance, natural and cultural resources planning, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Ideal for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals. You’ll have the opportunity to earn college credits (and money!), connect with mentors, and build a valuable professional network. You’ll learn about federal land management while gaining real-world experience to advance your career in natural resources. Guided by experienced Resource Managers and Specialists, you’ll engage in hands-on environmental management projects, developing practical skills and enhancing your professional growth.
Paid, temporary positions are available with CSU CEMML 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 Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal Worker, Full-time, 40 hours/week) position 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 Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (JBER). The technician will be responsible for deploying and maintaining acoustic monitors and game cameras, conducting vegetation and timber surveys, and firewood estimates, conducting wildlife surveys (including but not limited to avian and bat colony counts), streamflow surveys, urban forest inventory, beluga monitoring, nesting box maintenance, and assisting with other natural resource projects as needed. The position will include reporting summaries of field duties and data collected, to include use of ArcGIS Pro for mapping survey efforts and maintaining geodatabases, as well as interacting with JBER recreators in assisting with events such as hunter proficiency and orientation, and firewood cutting events.
Potential Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To
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 Research Duty/Responsibility
Conduct and organize background, literature reviews, and archival research.
Percentage Of Time 20 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
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_ecdp@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
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
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Working Title Natural Resources Technician - Early Career Development Program, JBER, AK Position Location JBER, AK Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Posting Number 202500477AP Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional Classification Title Technical/Support I Number of Vacancies 1 Work Hours/Week Up to 40 hours but may vary by position. Proposed Annual Salary Range $43,000 - $45,000 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.
JBER is a 73,000-acre United Stated (U.S.) military installation located near Anchorage, Alaska. In 2010, JBER was created when Elmendorf Air Force Base and the U.S. Army’s Fort Richardson were merged. The U.S. Air Force mission of JBER is to support and defend U.S. interests in the Pacific and around the world. The JBER natural resources team is responsible for managing over 57,000 acres of undeveloped land, including forests and wetlands that serve as essential habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species, including wolves, bald eagles, black and brown bears, and many others. The natural resources team also works with the military member, civilian employees, and the public to provide many unique outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, woodcutting, and hiking.
For more information on JBER and its mission, visit https://www.jber.jb.mil/
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?
Our program offers practical experience in fish and wildlife ecology, vegetation and habitat monitoring and management, restoration, environmental compliance, natural and cultural resources planning, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). Ideal for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals. You’ll have the opportunity to earn college credits (and money!), connect with mentors, and build a valuable professional network. You’ll learn about federal land management while gaining real-world experience to advance your career in natural resources. Guided by experienced Resource Managers and Specialists, you’ll engage in hands-on environmental management projects, developing practical skills and enhancing your professional growth.
Paid, temporary positions are available with CSU CEMML 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 Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal Worker, Full-time, 40 hours/week) position 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 Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (JBER). The technician will be responsible for deploying and maintaining acoustic monitors and game cameras, conducting vegetation and timber surveys, and firewood estimates, conducting wildlife surveys (including but not limited to avian and bat colony counts), streamflow surveys, urban forest inventory, beluga monitoring, nesting box maintenance, and assisting with other natural resource projects as needed. The position will include reporting summaries of field duties and data collected, to include use of ArcGIS Pro for mapping survey efforts and maintaining geodatabases, as well as interacting with JBER recreators in assisting with events such as hunter proficiency and orientation, and firewood cutting events.
Potential Duties May Include, But Are Not Limited To
- Wildlife surveys and/or management
- Vegetation surveys and/or management
- Invasive species monitoring and/or management
- Threatened and endangered species monitoring and/or management
- Outdoor recreation
- Community outreach, volunteer coordination, and/or public education
- Field-data collection, entry, and/or management
- Writing and editing technical reports
- Data analysis and/or mapping using ArcGIS
- Cartography, StoryMaps, other GIS products
- 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.
- 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 for operating federal vehicles.
- Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work within 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 Research Duty/Responsibility
Conduct and organize background, literature reviews, and archival research.
Percentage Of Time 20 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
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_ecdp@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
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
- Resume
- Cover Letter
- List of Professional References
- Other
Salary : $43,000 - $45,000
