Vegetation Team Technical Support Operator
About The Position
Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) has a Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) Vegetation Management Work Crew (Technical/Support I) position at Schofield Barracks on Oahu, Hawaii. CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within CSU’s Warner College of Natural Resources. It applies science to support sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense and other public lands through technical support, applied research, and career development and learning opportunities. The position conducts vegetation management activities supporting the LRAM component of the Army’s Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program. Duties include operating vegetation management equipment and using manual tools for vegetation management and land rehabilitation. The job is performed in person at Schofield Barracks; remote work is not available. There are no supervisory duties. The successful candidate must have a valid driver’s license throughout employment and be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided. A pre-employment criminal background check is required for new hires.
Requirements
- High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
- At least six months of experience operating and maintaining handheld power equipment such as trimmers, tillers, and chainsaws; manual tools such as shovels, root rakes, pick axes, and brush axes; and pickup trucks with and without trailers.
- Physically able to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor under all weather conditions, including heat and humidity.
- Able to repeatedly lift 40 pounds without assistance.
- Able to follow directions, work collaboratively as a team, and maintain safe working standards.
- Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
- Ability to work in person at Schofield Barracks on Oahu; remote work is not available.
- Must have and maintain a valid driver’s license throughout employment.
- Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not provided.
- Must complete a pre-employment criminal background check.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge and experience in work site revegetation, land clearing, site preparation, and soil stabilization.
- Experience with land rehabilitation, horizontal construction techniques, and erosion control practices.
- Experience working on a military installation to assist in assessing training land conditions.
Responsibilities
- Conduct vegetation management activities supporting the LRAM component of the Army’s ITAM Program at Schofield Barracks.
- Operate vegetation management equipment, including brush hogs, weed trimmers, and chainsaws.
- Use manual tools, including shovels, root rakes, pick axes, and brush axes, for vegetation management and land rehabilitation activities.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
