Field Natural Resources Technician Fort AP Hill (Seasonal)

Austincc; Virginia (MN); Hybrid; USD 16,531,000 - 24,797,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) seeks a One Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal, Full-time, 40 hours/week) to support Fort AP Hill, VA with fish and wildlife surveys, forest management, and data collection.

The role includes field data collection, GIS mapping, and collaboration on multiple projects while working in rugged outdoor conditions. A valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks are required.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a B.S. in a natural resources-, ecological-, or environmental science-related field (sophomore or higher).
• 3 months to 3 years of relevant field experience (internships, seasonal work, or coursework).
• Basic field data collection skills (vegetation surveys, wildlife monitoring, GPS-based mapping).
• Experience with wildlife demographic monitoring and vegetation surveys.
• Experience with timber inventories and data entry in word processing/databases.
• Experience on a military installation is a plus.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fish and wildlife surveys and habitat assessments.
• Support forest management projects and land stewardship activities.
• Collect and organize field data; prepare tables/graphs for reports.
• Create GIS maps from survey data for management planning.
• Represent Fort A.P. Hill at community events and provide technical support as needed.

Skills

Field data collection

Wildlife monitoring

Vegetation surveys

Timber inventories

Microsoft Word / database entry

GPS-based mapping

GIS

Outdoor work

Education

B.S. in natural resources or related field

Tools

GIS

GPS

iSportsman (platform)

Job description

Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) seeks a One Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal, Full-time, 40 hours/week) to support Fort AP Hill, VA with fish and wildlife surveys, forest management, and data collection.

The role includes field data collection, GIS mapping, and collaboration on multiple projects while working in rugged outdoor conditions. A valid driver's license and ability to pass background checks are required.