Field Natural Resources Technician – Early Career Program

Colorado State University; Virginia (MN); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CSU-CEMML) seeks a Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal, Full-time, 40 hours/week) to support the NR M program at Fort A.P. Hill, VA. The role involves field surveys, GIS mapping, and habitat work, with onsite duties.

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to work long hours in remote, rugged conditions. The successful candidate will assist with fish and wildlife surveys, vegetation inventories, timber

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in a natural resources-, cultural resources-, ecosystem science-, or environmental compliance-related field (at least a sophomore standing).
• At least 3 months and no more than 3 years of relevant experience, including internships, fieldwork, seasonal jobs, volunteer work, or applied coursework.
• Experience performing wildlife demographic and monitoring; vegetation surveys and timber inventories.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in food plot management and planting with tractors and equipment.
• Conducting fish and wildlife surveys and habitat surveys.
• Utilizing GIS to create maps from data collected in surveys.
• Representing the Fish & Wildlife Branch at community meetings and assisting with Game Check Station and iSportsman platform.

Skills

Field data collection

Wildlife monitoring

Vegetation surveys

GPS-based mapping

Education

Pursuing a B.S. in Natural Resources or related field

Tools

GIS

Job description

Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CSU-CEMML) seeks a Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal, Full-time, 40 hours/week) to support the NR M program at Fort A.P. Hill, VA. The role involves field surveys, GIS mapping, and habitat work, with onsite duties.

Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to work long hours in remote, rugged conditions. The successful candidate will assist with fish and wildlife surveys, vegetation inventories, timber