Wildlife Biologist - Hurlburt Field, FL

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Position Title: Wildlife Biologist – Hurlburt Field, Florida

Job Level:Entry-Level

# of Positions Available:1

Annual Salary Range:$60,000 - $74,000

Position Summary

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at Colorado State University is hiring a Wildlife Biologist (Administrative professional/Individual Contributor III) to support Hurlburt Field, an Air Force installation in Okaloosa County, Florida. This position will serve as a liaison between the United States Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) and the natural resources program at Hurlburt Field. The Wildlife Biologist will lead efforts to implement and coordinate conservation and habitat management projects that support Air Force environmental stewardship goals, with a focus on federally listed species and sensitive habitats.

The Wildlife Biologist will work in coordination with the Air Force Natural Resources Manager and lead efforts related to species monitoring and habitat restoration, with a focus on federally listed species specific to Hurlburt Field. Key responsibilities include developing and coordinating field surveys, developing management prescriptions, overseeing invasive species control, and coordinating restoration activities with partner agencies and contractors, providing oversight of field crews and ensuring that restoration objectives are achieved efficiently and in accordance with environmental regulations.

The Wildlife Biologist is expected to exercise sound judgment and scientific rigor in all aspects of project planning and execution.

This position also supports Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) updates, NEPA coordination, and permit reporting. These roles require strong field biology skills, experience with GIS and data management, and the ability to work collaboratively with military personnel, contractors, and conservation partners.

This position involves a high degree of autonomy and technical expertise. The Wildlife Biologist will independently develop management prescriptions and restoration actions that directly impact conservation outcomes and regulatory compliance at Hurlburt Field. They will independently develop management prescriptions and restoration actions for federally listed species, including determining survey protocols, evaluating habitat suitability, and recommending prescribed fire operations. The position involves leading restoration activities in collaboration with partner agencies and contractors, including oversight of field crews and ensuring that restoration goals are met effectively and in compliance with regulatory standards.

Decisions are made with a high degree of autonomy and technical expertise, and they directly impact the conservation outcomes and regulatory compliance of natural resource programs at Hurlburt Field.

Must be able to work in-person at Hurlburt Field, FL. Relocation and housing NOT provided.

This is a six-month position to start
, with the potential for extension based on available funding and project needs.

• Lead species and habitat monitoring and management for red-cockaded woodpecker, reticulated flatwoods salamander, bog frogs, and listed bats
• Coordinate restoration and recovery actions with partner agencies
• Conduct invasive species surveys and recommend treatment areas
• Oversee contractors and field crews
• Support INRMP updates, NEPA coordination, and permit reporting
• Develop, update, and maintain biological and GIS databases
• Produce GIS layers, metadata, maps, and technical reports consistent with USAF standards
• Maintain project documentation including survey protocols, findings, and recommendation
• Conduct…