ECDP Natural Resources Technician – Robins AFB, GA

Austin Community College; Georgia; On-site; USD 35,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University is looking for a Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal Worker) based at Robins Air Force Base, GA. This full-time role involves fieldwork including wildlife and vegetation surveys, data collection, and management of natural resources projects.

Applicants should pursue a B.S. in natural resources or related fields, and have basic skills in field data collection. The role includes conducting office tasks and requires reliable transportation to the site. Candidates must currently have authorization to work in the U.S. and possess a valid driver’s license.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in a related field with senior standing.
• 3 months to 3 years of relevant experience including internships or volunteer work.
• Basic skills in field data collection and wildlife monitoring.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fieldwork for wildlife and vegetation management.
• Perform data entry and technical reporting.
• Monitor threatened and endangered species.

Skills

Field data collection

GPS data collection

Vegetation monitoring

Wildlife monitoring

Education

B.S. in natural resources, biology, or related field (senior standing)

Tools

GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS Pro)

GPS equipment

Powered tools (e.g., chainsaws, tractors)

Job description

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). This position will provide entry-level training and experience on a range of natural resources projects supporting the Natural Resources Management (NRM) program at Robins Air Force Base, GA.

The position will focus on a variety of objectives that support the INRMP. This includes but isn’t limited to wildlife and plant surveys such as breeding bird point count surveys, assessing presence of owls and nightjars (MOON) surveys, bear presence surveys (via game cameras), and T&E and rare plant surveys and monitoring. Other projects include establishing and monitoring drift fences with game cameras and educational trail maintenance. Other tasks include data collection, data organization, and data entry.

This position is not-to-exceed 148 working days.

Potential work activities may include but are not limited to the tasks listed below:

• Drift fence establishment and monitoring
• T&E plant monitoring and surveys

This position is onsite, and the Natural Resources Technician must have reliable transportation to the site. The ECDP is unable to provide relocation or housing stipends.

Position Location: Robins Air Force Base, GA

Robins AFB is a 6,935-acre United States Air Force installation that provides maintenance, repair, and logistical support for advanced aircraft.

Full Consideration Date is 10 June at 12:00 am MDT.

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 (e.g., 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.