Natural Resources Technician - Early Career Development Program- Altus AFB, OK

Position Summary

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 Altus Air Force Base, OK. The Natural Resources Technician will potentially conduct bald eagle nesting monitoring, panther camera trapping with support for FWS, indigo snake monitoring and other wildlife surveys, bat acoustic monitoring, and threatened and endangered species monitoring.

This position is not-to-exceed 123 working days. 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. Full Consideration Date is 9 October at 12:01 am MDT.

Altus Air Force Base, OK. Altus Air Force Base is an 8,000-acre United States military installation located in the City of Altus, Oklahoma. Altus AFB is home to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, which is tasked with providing advanced flight and aircraft maintenance training programs for Air Force personnel. To learn more about Altus AFB and its mission, visit https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Fieldwork:
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.

Administrative:
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 be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.
• You will need to possess a Real  passport.
• 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 (eg. 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.

$43,000 to $45,000