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Company: Colorado State University – CEMML
Position Title: Little Fire Ant Control Technician II
Location: Guam 
Full job description and application instructions link: 
A full-time appointment for a qualified Little Fire Ant Control (LFA) Technician II position is available with CEMML and duty-stationed on Guam in compliance with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Mariana Islands Training and Testing Biological Opinion of 2015 and the Navy-funded Project Statement of Work that implements regional biosecurity measures to prevent introduction and promote control and management of invasive species.

The LFA Technician will take part in field work, assist in staff training, coordinate day-to-day field operations, and provide quality control of assigned tasks. Working as part of a team, the LFA Technician II will be responsible for:
• On-site directing and assisting the other technicians with assigned tasks such as vegetation clearing, transect cutting, ant population delineations, and chemical control of invasive little fire ants (Wasmannia auropunctata) on military lands.
• Operating and ensuring the maintenance of gas and battery powered tools, including bushcutters, chainsaws, and hedgers, with the assistance of team members.
• Ensuring that the team has all field gear and equipment prepared for the field day, and all electronics and GPS units are charged and loaded with data appropriate for the day’s tasks.
• Recording and entering field data, collection and entering spatial data from GPS units.

There will likely be opportunities to assist with other ecological tasks, including surveys for endangered species.

The Little Fire Ant Control Technician II will be expected to carry out tasks in a safe, conscientious manner with an emphasis on workplace safety, the proper use of pesticides, tools, and biosecurity. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team of field technicians directed by the LFA Task Leader and supervised by the project Entomologist.

Colorado State University Employment Opportunities | Little Fire Ant Control Technician II

Apply by full consideration date: 09/22/2025
Salary Range: $45,000 - $60,000
Position Summary (include Description of Work Unit and Position Summary): 
CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (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 within CSU 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, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/

LOCATION: This position is duty-stationed on the island of Guam, a self-governing territory of the United States located 3,300 miles west of Hawaii and 1,500 miles east of the Philippines. Guam averages 86 degrees (F) year-round with a multitude of outdoor, cultural and commercial activities. Field work will occur primarily on military lands on Guam administered by Naval Facilities Engineering Command Marianas. Office work will occur in the CEMML leased office in Asan area of Central Guam.

To learn more about medical benefits available in Guam, please visit: https://hr.colostate.edu/medical-plan-guam-participants/

This is a fully in-person position and is not eligible for hybrid or remote work arrangements.

A full-time appointment for a qualified Little Fire Ant Control (LFA) Technician II position is available with CEMML and duty-stationed on Guam in compliance with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Mariana Islands Training and Testing Biological Opinion of 2015 and the Navy-funded Project Statement of Work that implements regional biosecurity measures to prevent introduction and promote control and management of invasive species.

The LFA Technician will take part in field work, assist in staff training, coordinate day-to-day field operations, and provide quality control of assigned tasks. Working as part of a team, the LFA Technician II will be responsible for:
o On-site directing and assisting the other technicians with assigned tasks such as vegetation clearing, transect cutting, ant population delineations, and chemical control of invasive little fire ants (Wasmannia auropunctata) on military lands.
o Operating and ensuring the maintenance of gas and battery powered tools, including bushcutters, chainsaws, and hedgers, with the assistance of team members.
o Ensuring that the team has all field gear and equipment prepared for the field day, and all electronics and GPS units are charged and loaded with data appropriate for the day’s tasks.
o Recording and entering field data, collection and entering spatial data from GPS units.

There will likely be opportunities to assist with other ecological tasks, including surveys for endangered species.

The Little Fire Ant Control Technician II will be expected to carry out tasks in a safe, conscientious manner with an emphasis on workplace safety, the proper use of pesticides, tools, and biosecurity. The successful candidate will be part of a dynamic team of field technicians directed by the LFA Task Leader and supervised by the project Entomologist.

Minimum Requirements
• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional post-graduate work experience with landscaping, agriculture, pest-control, or natural resources. Experience needs to be well-documented and acquired under the employment of an academic institution, governmental agency, private company, or non-profit organization in the appropriate field.
• Minimum of one (1) year work experience conducting invasive insect management utilizing chemical, cultural, biological, and/or mechanical control techniques.
• Must have experience conducting fieldwork and accurately recording, entering, and proofing data.
• Demonstrated proficiency using field data collection applications, compasses, maps, data tablets, and GPS units.
• Must have experience operating and maintaining power tools and field equipment in varied environmental conditions.
• Must be able to deploy from Guam to locations in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), sometimes on short notice.
• Must be capable of walking several consecutive miles carrying gear of up to 35 pounds and performing manual labor in a hot tropical environment, often under windy/rainy conditions and on uneven terrain.
• Must be able to take photographs and collect samples of plants, insects, and animals for identification.


Employee 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. To learn more, please visit: 
• https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/01/benefits-summary-afap.pdf
• https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/
• https://hr.colostate.edu/total-compensation-calculator/
• https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-community/

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.