Natural Resources Technician - Early Career Development Program- Avon Park Air Force Range, FL

Colorado State University•Avon Park, FL

13d•$43,000 - $49,000•Onsite

About The Position

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) supporting the Natural Resources Management (NRM) program at Avon Park Air Force Range, FL. 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 105 working days starting at the end of August/beginning of September. This position is part of CEMMLs Early-career Development Program (ECDP) which bridges academic training and professional practice by providing hands‑on, mentored internships and early‑career positions supporting federal lands management. This position is onsite, and technician must have reliable transportation to the site. The ECDP is unable to provide relocation or housing stipends. The Avon Park AFR natural resource program is responsible for providing continued mission access to natural resources be ensuring mission compliance with all related federal and local environmental laws.

Requirements

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).
Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
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 ID or passport.
Must be able to work long hours independently in remote, rugged field conditions under harsh weather conditions.

Nice To Haves

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.

Responsibilities

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.
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.