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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.

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska. JBER is a 79,000-acre United States (U.S.) military installation located near Anchorage, Alaska. JBER was established in 2010 when the historical Elmendorf Air Force Base and the U.S. Army’s Fort Richardson were merged. The U.S. Air Force mission of JBER is to provide tactical support and training for worldwide air sovereignty, combat, and strategic airlift missions. The JBER cultural resources team is responsible for managing and promoting the preservation of historic sites on the installation. The team is responsible for many archaeological sites and historic buildings around JBER that offer unique views of the past, including Nike Site Summit, a Cold War era missile defense system that is listed on the National Register of Historic Places (NRHP) and open to public tours.

For more information on JBER and its mission, please 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/.

• Are you ready to join a nationwide community of passionate conservation professionals?
• Do you want to gain the skills and experience needed to launch your conservation career?
• Are you interested in conserving the incredible natural and cultural resources on our nation’s military lands?

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!

One Cultural 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 entry-level training and experience on a range of cultural resources projects supporting the Cultural Resources Management (CRM) program with the Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) in Anchorage, Alaska. Potential work activities may include but are not limited to the tasks below:
• Conduct historical and archival research at libraries, universities, and history offices
• Help CRM to compile documentation for submission to the Alaska State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO)
• Assist with determinations of eligibility and findings of effect for cultural properties in accordance with the National Historic Preservation Act’s (NHPA) Section 106 requirements
• Help the CRM program with completing annual reviews

Candidates must:
Be pursuing a B.S. in archaeology-, history-, anthropology-, historic preservation-, or cultural resources-related field (at least a sophomore standing).
• Have strong independent research skills
• Have a basic understanding of archaeology
• Have a basic understanding of historic buildings
• Be proficient with Microsoft Office Suite programs
Preferred Qualifications:
• Be familiar with World War II and Cold War history in the Pacific
• Be familiar with the NHPA’s Section 106 requirements

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 methods they use to support their programs and environments. ECDP technicians will have the opportunity to expand their skills in various disciplines, including but not limited to:
• Historical and archival research
• National Historic Preservation Act (NHPA) compliance
• Archaeological inventory and assessment
• Historic property evaluation and monitoring
• Cultural resource identification
• GPS data collection and GIS mapping
• Osteological identification and analysis
• State Historic Preservation Office (SHPO) correspondence and documentation
• Writing and editing technical reports
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.

- Must have an interest in pursuing a career in federal lands management.
- Must be physically capable of working independently in outdoor locations under varying weather conditions.
- Pursuing a B.S. in archaeology-, history-, anthropology-, historic preservation-, or cultural resources-related field (at least a sophomore standing).
- Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
-Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date for operating federal vehicles.
- Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

- Currently enrolled or holder of a Graduate Degree in archaeology-, history-, anthropology-, historic preservation-, or cultural resources-related field.
- Experience conducting research and compiling background information.
- Experience organizing and planning historical/archival/archaeological research projects
- Experience inventorying and assessing cultural properties in accordance with Section 106 of the NHPA.
- Experience photographing archaeological sites/properties or historic buildings and structures.
- Experience using GPS equipment to collect field data.
- Training and experience using GIS software.

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.

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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.