Field Biologist: Invasive Species & Biosecurity Tech

Colorado State University; Santa Rita (GU); On-site; USD 50,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks a GBH Biological Technician to support invasive species management on Guam. You will perform field sampling, radio telemetry tracking, honeybee hive maintenance, and data collection using GPS/GNSS devices and ESRI tools, primarily on military installations in the Joint Region Marianas.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to work nights and weekends, and willingness to deploy to CNMI locations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• 1+ year of professional work experience in landscaping, agriculture, pest-control, or natural resources.
• Experience documented with an academic, governmental, private, or non-profit organization in the field.
• Experience conducting fieldwork and accurately recording data.
• Proficient with field data collection apps, compasses, maps, data tablets, and GPS units.
• Experience with invasive species management using chemical, cultural, biological and/or mechanical control.

Responsibilities

• Field Work: implement GBH field sampling program including radio telemetry tracking, honeybee hive maintenance, and surveys for Threatened and Endangered Species.
• Conduct invasive species monitoring and vegetation clearing, transect cutting, and trail maintenance.
• Operate and maintain field equipment and record data using GPS/GNSS devices and ESRI apps.
• Data entry, data management, lab support, and field prep; follow PPE and pesticide handling protocols.
• Regular reporting and coordination of field activities with supervisors.
• Coordinate DoD access authorizations for work sites.
• Provide biosecurity rapid response for GBH and other arthropods.
• Other duties as assigned; no supervisory duties.

Skills

Radio telemetry

Honeybee hive maintenance

Data collection

GPS data entry

Field safety PPE

Teamwork

Communication

Education

Bachelor's degree in botany/biology/ecology

Tools

Trimble GPS

Arrow GPS

Garmin GPS

ESRI Field Maps

Survey123

Job description

Colorado State University seeks a GBH Biological Technician to support invasive species management on Guam. You will perform field sampling, radio telemetry tracking, honeybee hive maintenance, and data collection using GPS/GNSS devices and ESRI tools, primarily on military installations in the Joint Region Marianas.

The role requires physical stamina, ability to work nights and weekends, and willingness to deploy to CNMI locations.