Fort Collins, CO

Position Title: Natural Resource, Wildlife, Forestry, and Outdoor Rec Management Technicians

Organization: Colorado State University, Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Organization Overview: 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.

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands 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 Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. They provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. They collaborate with their sponsors and other CSU departments to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain resources for future generations.

Position Overview: Paid, full-time seasonal natural resource management positions (Temporary) are available with Colorado State University’s (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at over 20 military installations throughout the United States. These positions include internships, mentorships, and early career opportunities. Military affiliation is not required to apply for these positions.

If you are a student, recent graduate, or early-career professional who is interested in learning more about federal land management, these positions are the perfect opportunity to build connections and gain hands-on experience that will help you excel in the field of natural resource management. Working under the guidance of seasoned Natural Resource Managers and Specialists, you will get firsthand experience in many of the practical applications of environmental management.

The positions and the associated projects vary by military installation. Each position is intended to provide a set of unique projects and tasks that will help students and recent graduates gain a better understanding of the roles of environmental staff, and the methods they use to directly support their environments. Through these different positions, successful technicians will have the opportunity to expand their skills in many different areas, including but not limited to:

• 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

Minimum Qualifications:

• Pursuing a B.S. in a natural resources-, environmental compliance-, biology-, or ecosystem science-related field (at least a sophomore standing).
• Must have an interest in pursuing a natural resource-related career.
• Must be physically capable of working independently in outdoor locations under varying weather conditions.
• Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• 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.

Preferred Qualifications:

• B.S. in a natural resources-, environmental compliance-, biology-, or ecosystem science-related field.
• Experience using GPS equipment and GIS software.
• Experience using a chainsaw and other gas-powered and mechanical tools
• Experience operating ATVs.
• Carpentry and welding experience.
• Small engine repair experience

Salary/Pay: $35,000 – $50,000

Application Deadline: September 14, 2024

How to Apply: Please use the online application to view the full job description as well as how to apply.