Biosecurity Coordinator-5 - Guam

Colorado State University • Santa Rita, GU

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Colorado State University’s CEMML seeks a full-time Biosecurity Coordinator duty-stationed on Guam. The position supports implementation of regional biosecurity measures under the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Mariana Islands Training and Testing Biological Opinion of 2015 and a Navy-funded project statement of work. The work aims to prevent invasive-species introductions and to detect, control, and manage non-native species already established in the region. Most work takes place on U.S. military bases, although military affiliation is not required.

The coordinator serves as the primary operational and administrative coordinator for the biosecurity program, overseeing communications, inspection scheduling, meetings, team coordination, and logistics across military installations, leased lands, training areas, and stakeholder contacts. The role coordinates inspections and project plans, supports consistent data collection and reporting, maintains project documentation and standard operating procedures, arranges access authorizations and travel, and provides inspection training. The position supervises Biosecurity Inspection Tech I and II and Non-Student Hourly staff.

The role requires flexible availability, including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, after natural disasters, and extended shifts during military exercises and cargo movements. Travel throughout Guam, the CNMI, and neighboring islands is required, including deployments of up to four weeks, sometimes on short notice. The work may involve walking several consecutive miles while carrying gear weighing up to 35 pounds in hot tropical conditions on uneven terrain.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree (B.S., B.A., or B.B.A.) in biological science, natural resource management, project management, business administration, military studies, logistics, communications, or a related field; or three years of progressively responsible professional experience in project coordination, operations management, logistics, natural resource management, environmental programs, military support, or a closely related field.
• Experience planning events, coordinating logistics, managing field operations, or scheduling personnel in a complex operational environment.
• Experience coordinating schedules, activities, personnel, or projects involving multiple stakeholders.
• Experience using project management, task-tracking, or scheduling software to develop timelines, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• Excellent communication skills, demonstrated through experience documenting field activities, writing technical reports and SOPs, and coordinating with project stakeholders.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage multiple priorities, schedules, deadlines, and competing demands in a dynamic work environment.
• Valid driver’s license or ability to obtain one by the employment start date.
• Legal eligibility to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided.
• Willingness and availability to work flexible hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, after natural disasters, and extended shifts during military exercises and large-scale cargo movements.
• Willingness and ability to travel throughout Guam, the CNMI, and neighboring islands, including deployments of up to four weeks, sometimes on short notice.
• Good physical condition and ability to walk several consecutive miles while carrying gear weighing up to 35 pounds in a hot tropical environment on uneven terrain.
• Ability to work in a culturally diverse office and respect all team members.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background check for new hires.

Nice To Haves

• At least one year of experience planning events, coordinating logistics, managing field operations, or scheduling personnel in a complex operational environment.
• At least one year of experience with project management, task-tracking, or scheduling software used to develop timelines, assign tasks, and monitor progress.
• Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with internal and external stakeholders, organizations, military personnel, and other associated individuals.
• Experience or familiarity working with active-duty military units, military installations, or other highly structured organizations.
• Experience coordinating with military personnel to implement biosecurity inspections of military cargo, equipment, and vehicles.
• Relevant knowledge and experience in invasive-species management and/or natural resource management.
• Familiarity with DoD/Navy environmental, biosecurity, and safety regulations.
• Experience working in Guam/CNMI, Pacific islands, or other island ecosystems.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate biosecurity operations, communications, and inspection scheduling across Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base, Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz, the Army Reserve Center, and associated Joint Region Marianas training areas.
• Coordinate regularly with CEMML, Department of Defense project and training-event points of contact, installation representatives, and other stakeholders; professionally ensure inspection and cleanliness standards are met before cargo transport.
• Develop, maintain, and manage schedules for current and future training-event inspections, adapting to changing inspection needs.
• Work with the CEMML Guam Program Manager and DoD project points of contact to develop, maintain, and monitor project plans and deliverables.
• Communicate schedule changes, resource needs, potential delays, and other biosecurity updates to the CEMML Program Manager, team members, and federal points of contact.
• Organize and facilitate biosecurity meetings and project reviews; prepare data analyses, agendas, presentations, and briefings; lead discussions as appropriate; record and distribute minutes and action items; and follow up on decisions and actions.
• Ensure compliance with project standard operating procedures and appropriate maintenance of project documentation.
• Coordinate logistics, scheduling, travel, and deployment of teams to neighboring islands for biosecurity support.
• Monitor a 24-hour duty phone and coordinate support for DoD projects, training events, and installation representatives, ensuring coverage for off-hours inspections.
• Train and certify new and existing personnel in biosecurity inspection practices.
• Assist the CEMML GIS Specialist in ensuring team members use ESRI Survey123 to collect and manage biosecurity data; perform quality control and ensure proper data management.
• Assess and communicate project risks and issues, propose solutions where applicable, and escalate issues to appropriate internal resources when necessary.
• Prepare and distribute project reports and status summaries, including INRMP, annual and monthly reports, cost estimates, and after-action reports.
• Coordinate work-site scheduling and obtain military-base and other jurisdictional access authorizations for staff and project work.
• Follow CSU, CEMML, and installation environmental and safety protocols and update and implement biosecurity SOPs.
• Supervise Biosecurity Inspection Tech I, Tech II, and Non-Student Hourly positions.

Benefits

• The posting describes a robust benefits package, a collaborative atmosphere, and a focus on work-life balance; it directs applicants to CSU resources for detailed benefits information.

What This Job Offers

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