Biological Technician Field Support

Colorado State University

14d • $20 - $30 • Onsite

About The Position

An hourly Restoration Technician Field Support position is available with Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) located at Beale Air Force Base, California. Beale AFB is an approximately 23,000-acre installation, located in Yuba County, California. The base is located east of Marysville and Yuba City and about 40 miles north of Sacramento in the rolling hills of northern California. The position will provide field and technical assistance to the Beale AFB natural resource program including preparing maintaining restoration sites, helping with species surveys (including special status species), nest box cleaning and monitoring, assisting with invasive species removal, and conducting grazing monitoring. In addition, the position will support other natural resource program support activities including data collection, construction monitoring, and helping with the implementation of a variety of projects identified in the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) for the installation.

Requirements

• BS/BA in ecology, natural resource management, or related field
• Course work and/or experience with natural resource sampling and monitoring techniques
• Experience navigating with maps, compasses, and GPS
• Knowledge of wildlife, flora, and fauna of California
• Ability to walk long distances in adverse terrain and weather conditions
• Ability to lift 40 pounds repeatedly without assistance.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to work well with others in a team dynamic
• Must be eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by employment start date
• Must have a clean driving record
• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance
• Must be able to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check

Nice To Haves

• Experience in species surveys.
• Experience with construction monitoring.
• Experience with ArcGIS, including map creation
• Experience conducting special status species surveys
• Experience on military lands
• Experience conducting grazing monitoring surveys
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Knowledge of and experience with Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs)
• Ability to operate and maintain 4-wheel-drive vehicles, ATVs, and power equipment
• Experience with environmental education for the general public
• Thorough knowledge of state, federal and safety laws regarding construction and endangered species

Responsibilities

• Maintain Restoration Sites
• Invasive Species Management
• Species Surveys
• Data Management and Analysis
• Construction Site Monitoring

Benefits

• 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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level