Natural Resources Technician: Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma

Agency

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands

Location

Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma

Job Category

Temporary/Seasonal Positions

Salary

$16/hour

Start Date

10/24/2022

Last Date to Apply

09/26/2022

Website

https://cemml.colostate.edu/careers/

Description

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). This position will provide support to the natural resources program at Altus Air Force Base (AFB), Oklahoma. Successful candidates will gain excellent, entry-level experience on a range of natural resource and wildlife management projects. Military affiliation is NOT required to apply for this position.

RESPONSIBILITIES
The Natural Resources Technician will provide support to Altus AFB’s Natural Resources Manager on a variety of natural resources and wildlife management projects. These projects will include managing and maintaining a pollinator garden and community garden, conducting inventories on tree stands, assisting with surveys for reptiles, amphibians, bats, and macroinvertebrates, and assisting with small mammal trapping efforts. Additional office-based opportunities will include managing and advertising for outreach events, managing survey data, and preserving wildlife specimens. Once the technician is hired, safety training for operating UTVs and boats will be provided. A majority of the work will be conducted outdoors, and will entail working either alongside other technicians/managers and/or independently, as necessary. CEMML and/or Altus AFB will provide the necessary personal protective equipment. The many monitoring and management tasks associated with this position will provide excellent experience in natural resources management.

PAY RATE
Pay rate is $16/hour and the work period will not exceed 130 working days.

ORGANIZATION
CEMML
CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU. CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and other CSU departments to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, please visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

Position Duty Station: Altus Air Force Base, Oklahoma
Altus Air Force Base is a 8,000-acre United States military installation located in the City of Altus, Oklahoma. Altus AFB is home to the 97th Air Mobility Wing, which is tasked with providing advanced flight and aircraft maintenance training programs for Air Force personnel. The Altus AFB natural resources program is managed by the 97th Civil Engineer Squadron, and is tasked with managing the lands, waters, and wildlife to conserve native biodiversity, provide for multiple land uses, and maintain healthy ecosystems in support of the military mission. Key areas of focus for this program include outdoor recreation management, pest management, wetlands management, and wildlife monitoring.
To learn more about Altus AFB and its mission, visit https://www.altus.af.mil/.

APPLICATION
Email each of the items listed below individually as a Word Document (.doc) or PDF (.pdf) to [email protected] and be sure to put “Altus Air Force Base” in the subject line. Applications will be accepted until the position is filled. Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birthdates from application materials. A complete application consists of the following items.
1) Statement of Qualifications (a letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement)
2) Resume
3) Three references (contact information for professional references, including at least one supervisor; references will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates)

DIVERSITY STATEMENT
Colorado State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, age, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, or gender identity or expression. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity/equal access/affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complying with all federal and Colorado state laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. The Office of Equal Opportunity is located in 101 Student Services.
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.
See a complete listing of open CEMML positions at http://www.cemml.colostate.edu.

Colorado State University Vaccine Statement
Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, Colorado State University has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site at: https://covid.colostate.edu/pandemic-preparedness-team-broad-guidance-for-all-summer-and-fall-2021-activities/.

BACKGROUND CHECK
CSU is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and living community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history.

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
• Must be physically capable of working independently in remote outdoor locations under varying weather conditions. Field activities may include conducting surveys and maintaining monitoring equipment and using hand tools for garden management and planting. These actions will require frequent walking, lifting, pulling, and kneeling.
• B.S. in a natural resources-, environmental compliance-, or ecosystem science-related field.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for operating federal vehicles, including cars and UTVs.
• Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate U.S. employment eligibility; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
• Experience conducting reptile and amphibian, or general wildlife, surveys
• Experience with plant identification and knowledge of local wildlife
• Experience with data entry and management.

Contact Person

Hiring Committee

Contact eMail

[email protected]

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