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Natural Resources Technician - Avon Park Air Force Range, FL

Colorado State University - Warner College of Natural Resources (1401)
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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 support to the natural resources program at Avon Park Air Force Range, FL. Successful candidates will gain entry-level experience on a range of natural resource and wildlife management projects under mentorship with natural resource managers at Avon Park. Approximately 51-75% of this position will be office based with 26-50% field work. Ability to work independently with minimal direction is important. This position is in-person, full-time, Monday-Friday for the full duration of 180 working days. 

 

Potential duties may include but are not limited to:

  • Trail camera photo analysis and data entry for Florida Panthers and Eastern Indigo Snakes
  • Outdoor recreation
  • Threatened and endangered species monitoring and/or management
  • Field-data collection, entry, and/or management
  • Potential for bald eagle nest monitoring (using spotting scopes around Dec and Jan)
  • Potential for Red-cockaded Woodpecker and bat monitoring
  • Collecting morphometric data from species during hunting season

 

The ECDP does not provide housing, relocation stipend, or transportation to and from work. 

 

Required Job Qualifications:

-must have an interest in pursuing a career in federal lands management

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

-experience using Microsoft Office Suite

- must have a valid driver’s license for operating federal vehicles

- must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass

- the successful candidate must demonstrate U.S. citizenship; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

  • Experience collecting field data and entering data in paper or digital forms.
  • Experience using GPS equipment to collect field data.
  • Experience flora and/or fauna monitoring or management (specify taxa/ecosystem/regions of prior experience).
  • 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.
  • Training and experience using GIS software.

Please note: The tasks and duties listed are potential and may change due to season, general weather, or changes to the management plan. Other things that may impact the tasks include personnel changes and site availability. Successful candidates will be flexible in assisting with tasks as assigned by the NRM; and they must understand that no two days may be alike and at times the daily tasks can change unpredictably.