Natural Resources Technician – Joint Elmendorf-Richardson, AK

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 entry-level training and experience on a range of natural resources projects supporting the Natural Resources Management (NRM) program at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, AK.

The technician will be responsible for deploying and maintaining acoustic monitors and game cameras, conducting vegetation and timber surveys, firewood estimates, 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.

This position is not‑to‑exceed 126 working days
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This position is onsite, and the Natural Resources Technician must have reliable transportation to the site. The ECDP is unable to provide relocation or housing stipends.

JBER is a 73,000-acre United States (U.S.) military installation located near Anchorage, Alaska.

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.

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.

Pre‑employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).

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; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Must have a Real  passport to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.

Must be able to work long hours independently in remote, rugged field conditions under harsh weather conditions.

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Pursuing a B.S. in natural resources, cultural resources, ecosystem science, or environmental policy‑related field (at least a senior standing).

At least 3 months and no more than 3 years of relevant experience, which may include internships, fieldwork, seasonal jobs, volunteer work, or applied coursework.

Basic field data collection skills (e.g., Vegetation surveys, wildlife monitoring, GPS‑based mapping; academic or field school experience would count).

Currently enrolled or holder of a Graduate Degree in natural resources, biology, or environmental science‑related fields.

Experience using GPS equipment to collect field data.

Experience flora and/or fauna monitoring or management (specify taxa/ecosystem/regions of prior experience).

Experience with threatened and endangered/sensitive species monitoring and management.

Experience performing habitat restoration or invasive species management.

Experience with manual labor using powered tools and heavy equipment such as chainsaws, weed‑eaters, mowers, tractors, ATVs/UTVs, etc.

Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro) and database management.