LRAM Vegetation Management Technician – Summer Hand Crew Joint Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

Vegetation Management Technician

One Land Rehabilitation and Management (LRAM) Vegetation Management Technician (Temporary Hourly) position is available with Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska.

This position is part of the LRAM summer hand crew. LRAM hand crews are hired to conduct training area improvements in support of the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program at JBER in Alaska. Field crews will be responsible for forest thinning, hazard tree removal, trail clearing, and other duties as assigned to help open and maintain training area access. Support will be completed using chainsaws, brush cutters, hand tools, and other light equipment.

Overnight camping trips and travel by small aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, and/or riverboats may be required to access remote sites.

Positions will last 4 to 9 months, depending on funding, and will start between May and June 2026. The length of the season is dependent upon weather conditions and available funding; however, employment will not exceed 9 months. Crews typically work four 10-hour days each week and most camping supplies will be provided for projects requiring remote camping. Travel expenses to Alaska will not be paid, and no housing or per diem will be provided;

applicants are responsible for securing housing and arriving daily at the assigned installation, though transportation will be provided to individual work sites.

CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources ML 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 other CSU departments to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) is located near Anchorage, AK and comprised of over 84,000 acres, stretching from northern Anchorage to Palmer, Alaska.

• High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• At least three (3) months of experience utilizing manual hand tools and handheld power equipment (e.g., trimmers, brush cutters, chainsaws, etc.)
• At least three (3) months of experience performing operational maintenance and inspections on all tools and equipment (e.g., checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades, changing/replacing batteries, lubricating equipment, and making necessary adjustments, etc.)
• Ability to follow directions, work collectively with others in a team dynamic, and maintain safe working standards
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds repeatedly without assistance.
• Ability to walk long distances in adverse terrain and weather conditions
• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain and maintain a driver's license by employment start date
• Must be able to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check and motor vehicle check
• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance
• Must be eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position

• One (1) year or more of experience utilizing manual hand tools and handheld power equipment
• One (1) year or more experience performing operational maintenance and inspections on all tools and equipment
• Completion of a chainsaw training course.
• Experience or education in forestry or similar discipline
• Experience operating all-terrain vehicles and driving 4x4 vehicles with trailers.
• Experience navigating with maps, GPS, and compasses.
• Experience working on military lands

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