Botany Field Specialist: Mapping & INRMP Support

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

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Benefits package

Work-life balance

Job summary

Colorado State University’s CEMML unit seeks a Botany Subject Matter Expert stationed at Fort Polk, LA. The role supports INRMP botanical projects, field surveys, data entry, analysis, and SOP development, reporting on sensitive resources and vegetation trends.

The position requires a bachelor’s in natural resources or related field, 3+ years of experience, and strong GIS/data skills. Travel and fieldwork in challenging conditions are expected, with a robust benefits package.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources, Ecology, Wildlife Biology or a closely related field.
• Minimum of 3 years of professional natural resource experience.
• Experience conducting botanical surveys.
• Experience identifying plants using dichotomous keys.
• Experience with ecological data collection and analysis.
• Experience with ArcGIS Field Maps or similar software.
• Proficient in Word, Excel, and Access.
• Strong written and oral communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Field Work: Conduct field surveys to identify and map sensitive botanical resources, plant communities, and invasive species using Esri products.
• Support forest compartment prescription assessments through botanical surveys, data collection, mapping, and management recommendations.
• Conduct field reviews and site visits to support NEPA analyses and evaluate potential project effects.
• Maintain species inventories, monitor species of concern and vegetation trends, conduct invasive species management, and perform wetland identification and delineation.
• Document Preparation & Reporting: Develop and update botany SOPs, project reports, and INRMP sections, and support NEPA compliance through technical review and recommendations while adhering with established timelines.
• Maintain and update installation plant species lists and supports broader program reporting and data calls.
• Meetings, Scheduling, Training: Participate in project meetings to coordinate schedules and activities, review project progress, discuss future work, and provide updates.
• Additional Tasks: Additional tasks may include assisting other programs, maneuver damage Inspections, equipment and building maintenance, outreach, and special events.

Skills

Botany fieldwork

ArcGIS Field Maps

Data analysis

Report writing

Microsoft Word/Excel/Access

Oral and written communication

Education

Bachelor’s degree in Natural Resources/Ecology/Wildlife Biology

Tools

ArcGIS Field Maps

Job description

Colorado State University’s CEMML unit seeks a Botany Subject Matter Expert stationed at Fort Polk, LA. The role supports INRMP botanical projects, field surveys, data entry, analysis, and SOP development, reporting on sensitive resources and vegetation trends.

The position requires a bachelor’s in natural resources or related field, 3+ years of experience, and strong GIS/data skills. Travel and fieldwork in challenging conditions are expected, with a robust benefits package.