Natural Resources Technician / Check Station Operator

Company: Colorado State University - Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands
Title: Natural Resources Technician / Check Station Operator - Tyndall Air Force Base, FL
Location: Tyndall Air Force Base, FL
Full job description: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/151731
Apply by date for full consideration: 10/21/2024
Salary Range: $49,000 - $50,000

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.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/

One Natural Resources Technician (hereafter Technician) position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at Tyndall Air Force Base (AFB), Florida. The Technician will assist in operating Tyndall AFB’s Hunter Check Station and with conducting biological surveys in support of Tyndall’s natural resources program.

The Technician will assist hunters with entry onto the base by processing and selling permits and maintaining accurate visitor records through iSportsman. Technicians will operate the game check station where they will check hunters in/out of tree stands, collect biological data from harvested white-tailed deer (e.g., sex, antler measurements, weight, jawbone removal), and perform tree stand maintenance. They will provide general customer service duties, such as answering customer questions, providing directions, and entering and maintaining hunting data. This work will provide valuable experience in natural resource and game management operations at a military installation.

Technicians must be prepared to work long hours during certain periods of the hunting season. Hunting is permitted on weekends and holidays from October to April and includes dove, archery, muzzle loading gun, and general gun seasons. The general schedule is as follows.
The Technician will work an irregular schedule to include both daytime and evening shifts on weekends, weekdays, and holidays (during hunting season).
Check Station hours are typically 4:30AM-7:00PM Friday through Sunday.
The Technician must be available to work on Federal holidays (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year ’s Day).

This is a Temporary Administrative Professional full-time (40 hours/week) position with the potential to become permanent, dependent on funding availability. On-the-job training and all equipment necessary to perform job duties will be provided. Military affiliation is not required to apply for this position.

Required Qualifications: 
• High school diploma/GED.
• Experience with Microsoft Office (e.g., Word, Excel).
• Interest in a career in natural resources and military lands management.
• Demonstrates punctuality and available to work as early as 4:30 am, and on weekends (Friday-Sunday) and federal holidays (excluding Thanksgiving, Christmas, and New Year ’s Day).
• Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.
• 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; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Employee Benefits: 
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.

Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.