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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 the 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.

Bellows AFS is located on the eastern coast of O’ahu and is used for military training and recreational opportunities for service personnel and their families. The 422-acre air force station supports beach, dune, and wetland environments that provide essential habitats for important plant and animal species, including Hawaiian hoary bats, Hawaiian monk seals, indigenous Hawaiian waterbirds and sea birds, and a variety of sea turtles. Major focal points of the Bellows AFS natural resources program include restoration projects and management of native and invasive species to promote biodiversity and environmental resilience at the station. Bellows AFS also supports a myriad of valuable cultural resources including an archaeological district listed in the NRHP with artifacts dating to early Hawaiian habitation.

For more information on Bellows AFS and their mission, please visit https://www.bellowsafs.com/

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, please visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

If so, the CEMML Early Career Development Program (ECDP) might be just what you are looking for!

Our program offers practical experience in archaeology, public history, archival research, and cultural resources management and planning. Ideal for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals. You’ll have the opportunity to earn college credits (and money!), connect with mentors, and build a valuable professional network. You’ll learn about federal land management while gaining real-world experience to advance your career in cultural resources. Guided by experienced Resource Managers and Specialists, you’ll engaging hands-on environmental management projects, developing practical skills, and enhancing your professional growth.

Paid, temporary positions are available with CSU CEMML at military installations across the United States and at CSUs main campus. These positions include internships, mentorships, and early career opportunities through CEMML’s ECDP. No military affiliation is required to apply.

Ready to take the next step in your conservation career? Join us and make a difference!

A Cultural Resources Technician position is available with the Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This entry-level position will support the Cultural Resources Management (CRM) Program at Bellows Air Force Station (AFS), HI with a combination of fieldwork and office tasks. The technician will visit archaeological sites to gather data, conduct inventories and assessments, and perform historical and archival research. The position entails developing Section 106 documentation and corresponding with the State of Hawaii Historic Preservation Division (SHPD). The position requires a strong familiarity with Native Hawaiian Organizations (NHOs) and community outreach and public education.

Potential duties will include but are not limited to the tasks below:

The ECDP does not provide relocation or housing stipends.

The position will require the ability to drive all-terrain vehicles (ATVs).

Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC).

Office-based tasks can include 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.

Conduct and organize background, literature reviews, and archival research.

Conduct field work, which can include archaeological inventories and assessment, historic building inventories and evaluations, GPS data collection, field mapping, photography, public outreach and/or education, etc.

May require overnight travel

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.