Wildlife/Forestry Technician - Early Career Development Program, Fort AP Hill, VA
Colorado State University
Job Description
Job Summary
One Wildlife/Forestry 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 natural resources projects supporting the Natural Resources Management (NRM) program at Fort AP Hill, VA.
The technician will provide support to the Fort A.P. Hill Natural Resources Program under through completion of fish and wildlife surveys and forest management projects. This position is not-to-exceed 260 working days. This role supports a wide range of wildlife, habitat, and land-management activities, including survey work, prescribed burning, trail maintenance, and biological data collection. It involves assisting with fish and wildlife monitoring, GIS mapping, event support, and food plot management. This position also provides technical assistance to the public and collaborates across Fort A.P. Hill on tasks such as invasive species control and forestry support.
Required Qualifications:
Experience performing wildlife demographic and monitoring surveys.
Experience conducting vegetation surveys, including rare plant monitoring.
Experience performing timber inventories.
Strong computer skills word processing, database entry, and data retrieval.
Experience working on a military installation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field.
• Ability to operate tractors and other heavy farming equipment.
• GPS operating experience.
• Preference will be given to
1) those who have prior experience working at Fort A.P. Hill and
2) those that already reside in Virginia.
This position is onsite, and the Wildlife/Forestry Technician must have reliable transportation to the site. The ECDP is unable to provide relocation or housing stipends.
Full Consideration Date is 16 March at 12:00 am.
Brief Work Unit Description
CEMML’s Early-career Development Program provides students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals the opportunity to learn more about land management in the military and federal lands context. ECDP positions are the perfect opportunity to build connections, be mentored, and gain hands-on experience. Working under the guidance of seasoned natural or cultural resource professionals, participants learn practical applications and techniques. Participants contribute to conservation efforts and increase their understanding of the regulatory framework and the complexities of managing natural and cultural resources.
Fort A.P. Hill encompasses 76,000 acres in Caroline County, Virginia and provides military training in explosives, combat, navigation and orienteering, demolition, engineering, parachuting, equipment drops, weapons use and other requirements. In compliance with Army Regulation 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement and the installation INRMP, Fort A.P. Hill manages its wildlife resources to provide and maintain exceptional wildlife health and ecosystems and to provide recreational opportunities with hunting, trapping and fishing.
To learn more about Fort Fort A.P. Hill and its mission, visit https://www.army.mil/aphill
Essential Job Duties:
Fieldwork
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. Duties may include but are not limited to:
Assisting in food plot management and planting, fertilization by utilizing agricultural tractors, chainsaws, planting implements, and/or off-road vehicles (4x4)
Assisting with fish stocking, prescribed burning, soil sampling, and trail maintenance/clearing
Conducting non-game and game wildlife surveys by researching and designing new surveys and improve existing surveys methods.
Assisting with a variety of surveys including fish and wildlife populations, threatened and endangered species, and habitat surveys.
Assisting with prescribed burning activities and wildland fire response.
Administrative
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.
Other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
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; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass. You will need to possess a Real ID or passport
Must be able to work long hours independently in remote, rugged field conditions under harsh weather conditions.
Supervision:
None
Required Qualifications:
Experience performing wildlife demographic and monitoring surveys.
Experience conducting vegetation surveys, including rare plant monitoring.
Experience performing timber inventories.
Strong computer skills word processing, database entry, and data retrieval.
Experience working on a military installation.
Preferred Qualifications:
• Working towards an undergraduate degree in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field.
• Ability to operate tractors and other heavy farming equipment.
• GPS operating experience.
• Preference will be given to 1) those who have prior experience working at Fort A.P. Hill and 2) those that already reside in Virginia.
Salary Range
$43,000 to $45,000Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.
Cover Letter, Resume/CVEmployee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
Background Check Policy Statement
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.
EEO
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.