Guam Brown Treesnake Control & Native Species Lead

Colorado State University; Santa Rita (GU); Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Center for Management of Military Lands (CEMML) in Guam seeks a Brown Treesnake (BTS) Control and Native Species Recovery Crew Lead-5 to guide field operations, BTS suppression, wildlife monitoring, and habitat restoration on Guam.

You will supervise Natural Resource Technicians, manage data collection with GPS/GNSS and ESRI tools, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while reporting progress to CSU and project POCs.

Qualifications

• B.S. degree in biology, zoology, ecology, wildlife sciences, botany, agriculture, or closely related science.
• Minimum of one year professional experience in natural resource management, biological fieldwork, invasive species management, or related fields.
• Minimum of two years of professional experience supervising field crews.
• Demonstrated experience conducting fieldwork and accurately recording, entering, and proofing data.
• Demonstrated proficiency collecting and managing biological and geospatial data using GPS/GNSS equipment, ESRI Field Maps, Survey123, data tablets, and other mobile field data collection applications.
• Demonstrated experience conducting invasive species management utilizing chemical, cultural, biological, and/or mechanical control techniques.
• Ability to take photographs and collect biological samples for identification.
• The ability to drive a pickup truck, 4WD truck, and ATV/UTV.

Responsibilities

• Lead and coordinate field operations that support BTS suppression, wildlife monitoring, habitat restoration, and ungulate fence maintenance.
• Supervise and manage Natural Resource Technicians by assigning work, coordinating schedules, providing training and guidance.
• Collect, manage, and maintain biological field data and geospatial data using GPS/GNSS equipment, ESRI Field Maps, Survey123, and related tools.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain vehicles, field equipment, and supplies, ensuring operational readiness.
• Implement and oversee pesticide application activities, including PPE use, mixing, handling, storage, application, and recordkeeping.
• Communicate and report project progress and field activities to CSU/CEMML supervisory positions and federal POCs; assist in technical reports.

Skills

Supervising field crews

Geospatial data collection

Biological fieldwork

Invasive species management

Education

B.S. degree in biology or related field

Tools

GPS/GNSS equipment

ESRI Field Maps

Survey123

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

Job description

Colorado State University’s Center for Management of Military Lands (CEMML) in Guam seeks a Brown Treesnake (BTS) Control and Native Species Recovery Crew Lead-5 to guide field operations, BTS suppression, wildlife monitoring, and habitat restoration on Guam.

You will supervise Natural Resource Technicians, manage data collection with GPS/GNSS and ESRI tools, and ensure safety and regulatory compliance while reporting progress to CSU and project POCs.