Natural Resources Technician: Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina

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Agency

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands

Location

Joint Base Charleston, South Carolina

Job Category

Internships

Salary

$30,000 – $33,000

Last Date to Apply

11/21/2022

Website

https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/113889

Description

Two Natural Resources Technicians (Seasonal Worker, Full-time, 40 hours/week) positions are available with the Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). These positions will provide support to the natural resources program at Joint Base Charleston (JBC), South Carolina. Successful candidates will gain hands-on experience on a range of natural resource and wildlife management projects. Experience gained will be a valuable tool to anyone wishing to grow in their career in Natural Resources Management. Successful candidates are also eligible for CSU’s comprehensive benefits package (https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/)

Military affiliation is not required to apply for this position.

Responsibilities
The Natural Resources Technicians will provide support to JBC’s Natural Resources Manager on a variety of natural resource and wildlife management projects. These projects include managing stands of long leaf pines, removing invasive plants, monitoring local eagle nests to assess their activity and productivity, and maintaining nest boxes, tree nurseries, and dams and dikes. The technicians also may assist with prescribed fire operations, depending on their qualifications. Once technicians are hired, safety training for operating ATVs and chainsaws may be provided. Almost all work will be conducted outdoors and entail working either alongside other technicians/managers and/or independently, as necessary. The physical requirements of these positions, as described below, are demanding, but they will provide an excellent variety of work experiences in natural resources maintenance and management that should prove invaluable for those seeking careers in natural resources.

Position Duty Station: Joint Base Charleston
Joint Base Charleston (JBC) is a 23,000-acre United States military installation, 10,000 acres of which remain undeveloped. This undeveloped area is used primarily for ordnance storage and military training and secondarily for timber management and outdoor recreation. The JBC Natural and Cultural Resource program is a multi-faceted, award-winning operation that manages and protects the base’s natural and cultural resources, as required by state and federal law and DoD policies, and it operates under the JBC’s Integrated Natural and Cultural Resources Management Plan. Key areas of environmental focus include endangered species management, wetlands protection, wildland fire, invasive species control, outdoor recreation, timber management, wildlife management, and other special projects.
To learn more about JBC and its mission, visit https://www.jbcharleston.jb.mil/.

Organization
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/.

Pay Rate
Pay rate is $30,000 – $33,000 annual, not to exceed 12 months and/or 1400 hours.

Essential Job Duty Categories
• Field work – Manages stands of long leaf pines, removes invasive plants, monitors local eagle nests to assess their activity and productivity, and maintains nest boxes, tree nurseries, and dams and dikes. Assists with prescribed fire operations. This will take place 90% of the time.
• Reporting – Develop text and graphics to include in project summary reports. This will take place 10% of the time.

Application
To apply for this position, visit https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/113889 and create an account before submitting your each of the application materials listed below.
For full consideration, submit your application by 10/31/2022. Applications will be accepted until 11/21/2022. 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)

BACKGROUND CHECK
Colorado State University 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.
Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, CSU 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/.
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies 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.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education.
See a complete listing of open CEMML positions at http://www.cemml.colostate.edu.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications
• B.S. degree in a natural resources-, environmental compliance-, or ecosystem science-related field.
• Must be physically capable of working independently in remote outdoor locations for long periods of time under varying weather conditions. Field activities may include, but not be limited to, pruning trees, clearing brush, restringing fences, and handling maintenance tools and equipment. These actions will require constant walking, lifting, kneeling, and pulling.
• Must be able to pass the wildland firefighter pack test, if you do not already possess a Red Card.
• Must be able to operate federal vehicles, including cars and ATVs.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Qualifications
• Experience using a chainsaw and other mechanical tools.
• Wildland Firefighter Red Card
• Chainsaw Certification
• Experience operating an ATV

Contact Person

Hiring Committee

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