Natural Resources Technician - Early Career Development Program

Colorado State University•Fort Collins, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) Early Career Development Program (ECDP) at Colorado State University is hiring a Natural Resources Technician to support natural resource (NR) management activities at Spangdahlem Air Base, Germany. This role involves implementing and coordinating conservation and habitat management projects to support Air Force environmental stewardship goals. The technician will assist with avian monitoring/surveys, species assessments, vegetation surveys, bat monitoring, environmental education events, GIS, and data management. This position is part of CEMML's Early-career Development Program (ECDP), which provides hands-on, mentored internships and early-career positions supporting federal lands management.

Requirements

MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT IN GERMANY UNDER NATO STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT
MUST BE STATIONED AT DUTY LOCATION FOR ENTIRE DURATION OF POSITION
Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance.
Candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment by CSU.
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the proposed start date.
Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, ecology, botany, ecosystem sciences, or a related field.
Minimum of 3 months of related experience (Biology, Ecology, Botany, Rangeland, Forestry,…,).
Familiarity with US military customs and courtesies.
Professional experience conducting avian and/or mammalian field surveys.

Nice To Haves

Completed bachelor’s degree or higher in wildlife biology, ecology, botany, ecosystem sciences, or a related field.
Proficiency speaking and/or understanding German.
Basic geoprocessing and cartography using GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS) and database management tools.
Experience working or living on US military installations.
Experience working with state or federal environmental agencies (USFWS, USDA, NOAA, etc.).
Experience reviewing and understanding compliance documents for federal environmental regulations (e.g., ESA, NEPA, Sikes Act).

Responsibilities

Natural Resources – Avian surveys, vegetation surveys, vegetation management, species assessments, invasive species management, sensitive species management.
Outreach activities – planning education events, nuisance wildlife management, other environmental education opportunities.
Document management – data QA/QC, folder organization, public document search/retrieval, document scanning, document shredding.