Restoration Technician Field Support (seasonal/hourly)

POSITION
An hourly Restoration Technician Field Support position is available with Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) located at Beale Air Force Base, California. Beale AFB is an approximately 23,000-acre installation and located in Yuba County, California. The base is located east of Marysville and Yuba City and about 40 miles north of Sacramento in the rolling hills of northern California.

The position will provide field and technical assistance to the Beale AFB natural resource program including preparing maintaining restoration sites, helping with species surveys (including special status species), and conducting grazing monitoring. In addition, the position will support other natural resource program support activities including data collection, construction monitoring, and helping with the implementation of a variety of projects identified in the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) for the installation.

ORGANIZATION
CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at 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/

RESPONSIBILITIES
• This position will help support the Beale AFB Natural Resources program. Specific responsibilities include: Maintaining restoration sites including, watering, and helping manage invasive species.
• Other duties will include, but are not limited to, special status species surveys, invasive species removal, GIS mapping, field data collection, and construction site monitoring.

QUALIFICATIONS
Minimum requirements include:
• Actively working towards or have a BS/BA in ecology, natural resource management, or related field
• Course work and/or experience with natural resource sampling and monitoring techniques
• Some experience navigating with maps, compasses, and GPS
• Knowledge of wildlife, flora, and fauna of California
• Ability to walk long distances in adverse terrain and weather conditions
• Must have or be able to obtain a valid driving license
• Must have a clean driving record
• Ability to lift 40 pounds
• Excellent oral and written communication skills
• Must be able to work well with others in a team dynamic
• Must be eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by employment start date
• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance
• Must be able to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check

Preferred qualifications include:
• Experience in land rehabilitation/vegetation restoration
• Experience with ArcGIS, including map creation
• Experience conducting special status species surveys
• Experience on military lands
• Experience conducting grazing monitoring surveys
• Ability to work independently with limited supervision
• Knowledge of and experience with Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans (INRMPs)
• Ability to operate and maintain 4-wheel-drive vehicles, ATVs, and power equipment
• Experience with environmental education for the general public
• Thorough knowledge of state, federal and safety laws regarding construction and endangered species

PAY RATE and DURATION
Pay range of $20-$30 per hour, commensurate with experience. Start and end dates negotiable. Work would be 30-40 hours per week depending on applicant availability. Housing, per diem and moving expenses are not provided. This position is contingent upon available funding. This is a non-student hourly position with a maximum duration not to exceed nine (9) months.

APPLICATION
Applications will not be accepted in Handshake. Position is open until filled. Applications will be accepted until May 1, 2025.

To apply, please send a resume, cover letter, copies of relevant transcripts, and contact information for three (3) professional references to Ethan Snee at ethan.snee@colostate.edu. If you have any questions you can call Ethan at 530-844-0590.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Employee Benefits: Employee Benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/wp- content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf and https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/.
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.