Natural Resources Technician - March Air Reserve Base, CA

Position Summary

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 entry-level training and experience on a range of natural resources projects supporting the Natural Resources Management (NRM) program at March Air Reserve Base, CA.

The technician will assist with potential tasks such as wildlife monitoring and surveys and management plans.

This position is not-to-exceed 130 working days, beginning in May.

This position is onsite, and the Natural Resources Technician must have reliable transportation to the site. The ECDP is unable to provide relocation or housing stipends.

Full Consideration Date is 7 April at 12:00 am MDT.

Position Location: March Air Reserve Base, CA

March Air Reserve Base is located in north-west Riverside County which, along with San Bernardino County, is called the "Inland Empire" region of Southern California. Riverside County encompasses an area of nearly 7,200 square miles and boasts a population of 2.42 million people.

To learn more about March ARB and its mission, visit http://www.march.afrc.af.mil/

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.

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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

Pursuing a B.S. in natural resources-, cultural resources-, ecosystem science-, or environmental policy-related field (at least a senior standing).

At least 3 months and no more than 3 years of relevant experience, which may include internships, fieldwork, seasonal jobs, volunteer work, or applied coursework.

Basic field data collection skills (eg. Vegetation surveys, wildlife monitoring, GPS-based mapping; academic or field school experience would count)

Preferred Qualifications

Currently enrolled or holder of a Graduate Degree in natural resources-, biology-, or environmental science-related fields.

Experience using GPS equipment to collect field data.

Experience flora and/or fauna monitoring or management (specify taxa/ecosystem/regions of prior experience).

Experience with threatened and endangered/sensitive species monitoring and management.

Experience performing habitat restoration or invasive species management.

Experience with manual labor using powered tools and heavy equipment such as chainsaws, weed-eaters, mowers, tractors, ATVs/UTVs etc.

Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro) and database management.