ECDP Natural Resources Technician - Avon Park AFR, FL
APPLICATIONS WILL ONLY BE ACCEPTED THROUGH THE WORKDAY LINK PROVIDED.
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) supporting the Natural Resources Management (NRM) program at Avon Park Air Force Range, FL.
The Natural Resources Technician will potentially conduct bald eagle nesting monitoring, panther camera trapping with support for FWS, indigo snake monitoring and other wildlife surveys, bat acoustic monitoring, and threatened and endangered species monitoring; this position is not-to-exceed 105 working days starting at the end of August/beginning of September. This position is part of CEMMLs Early-career Development Program (ECDP) which bridges academic training and professional practice by providing hands‑on, mentored internships and early‑career positions supporting federal lands management. To learn more, please visit https://cemml.colostate.edu/ecdp/
This position is onsite, and technician must have reliable transportation to the site. The ECDP is unable to provide relocation or housing stipends.
Full Consideration Date is 31 May at 11:59 pm MDT.
Position Location: Avon Park Air Force Range, FL.
The Avon Park AFR natural resource program is responsible for providing continued mission access to natural resources be ensuring mission compliance with all related federal and local environmental laws.
To learn more about Avon Park AFR and its mission, visit https://www.moody.af.mil/About-Us/Units/AvonPark-598th-Range-Squadron/.
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.