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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.

JBER is a 73,000-acre United Stated (U.S.) military installation located near Anchorage, Alaska. In 2010, JBER was created when Elmendorf Air Force Base and the U.S. Army’s Fort Richardson were merged. The U.S. Air Force mission of JBER is to support and defend U.S. interests in the Pacific and around the world. The JBER natural resources team is responsible for managing over 57,000 acres of undeveloped land, including forests and wetlands that serve as essential habitat for a wide variety of plant and animal species, including wolves, bald eagles, black and brown bears, and many others. The natural resources team also works with the military member, civilian employees, and the public to provide many unique outdoor recreation opportunities, including fishing, hunting, snowmobiling, woodcutting, and hiking.

For more information on JBER and its mission, visit https://www.jber.jb.mil/

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 fish and wildlife ecology, vegetation and habitat monitoring and management, restoration, environmental compliance, natural and cultural resources planning, and Geographic Information Systems (GIS). 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 natural resources. Guided by experienced Resource Managers and Specialists, you’ll engage in 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!

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 Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska (JBER). The technician will be responsible for deploying and maintaining acoustic monitors and game cameras, conducting vegetation and timber surveys, and firewood estimates, conducting wildlife surveys (including but not limited to avian and bat colony counts), streamflow surveys, urban forest inventory, beluga monitoring, nesting box maintenance, and assisting with other natural resource projects as needed. The position will include reporting summaries of field duties and data collected, to include use of ArcGIS Pro for mapping survey efforts and maintaining geodatabases, as well as interacting with JBER recreators in assisting with events such as hunter proficiency and orientation, and firewood cutting events.

Potential duties may include, but are not limited to:

The positions, duration, and the associated projects vary by location. Each position provides unique projects and tasks to help students and recent graduates understand the roles of environmental staff and the methods they use support their programs and environments. ECDP technicians will have the opportunity to expand their skills in various disciplines, including but not limited to:

Curious to learn more? Head over to CEMML’s ECDP webpage (https://cemml.colostate.edu/ecdp) to explore the current openings and apply. Every position can be tailored into an internship, and our dedicated mentors are eager to help you fulfill your college program’s internship requirements. Don’t hesitate to apply to multiple positions if you qualify. New opportunities are posted regularly, so make sure to check back often and seize your chance to make a difference.

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.

May require overnight travel.

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

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.

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.