Guam Field Technician: Invasive Ant Control

Colorado State University; Santa Rita (GU); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

The Little Fire Ant Control Biologial Technician position is with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) and is duty-stationed on Guam, working on invasive little fire ant management on military lands under strict biosecurity protocols. The role emphasizes field sampling, data collection, and coordination with DoD authorizations.

Strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and following environmental guidelines; the technician will operate field equipment, assist with

Qualifications

• High school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• One year of professional work experience in landscaping, agriculture, pest-control, or natural resources.
• Experience conducting fieldwork and accurate data entry.
• Experience using field data collection apps, compasses, maps, and GPS units.
• Experience with invasive species management using chemical, cultural, biological, or mechanical control methods.
• Preferred: a B.S. degree in biology, ecology, wildlife sciences, or related field.

Responsibilities

• Field Work: implement field sampling under direction of LFA Task Lead Biologist and CEMML Supervisory Entomologist.
• Conduct invasive species monitoring and operational management activities.
• Vegetation clearing, transect cutting and trail maintenance within jungle areas.
• Operate and maintain tools and equipment (chainsaws, weed and brush-cutters, backpack sprayers, radios, etc.).
• Take photographs and log appropriately (location, date, and content).
• Use GPS and GNSS devices to collect data and transfer to appropriate programs; Utilize ESRI Field Maps and Survey123 to collect and manage field data.
• Assist with surveys for Threatened and Endangered Species.
• Follow all CSU, CEMML and military installation environmental and safety protocols.
• Data entry and management, lab work, prepping supplies and gear for field work; maintain proper pesticide PPE, safe and accurate pesticide mixing, handling, storage, and record keeping.
• Reporting and Communication: regularly update Task Lead Biologist and CEMML Supervisors with progress and coordinate field activities.
• Coordinate closely with the Task Lead Biologist to schedule DoD authorizations to access work sites on military lands.
• Biosecurity: provide rapid response to biosecurity issues related to invasive insects.
• Other related duties as assigned

Skills

Fieldwork

Data collection

GPS usage

Teamwork

Reporting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Trimble GPS

Garmin devices

Esri Field Maps

Survey123

Chainsaws

Backpack sprayers

Pesticide handling

Job description

The Little Fire Ant Control Biologial Technician position is with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) and is duty-stationed on Guam, working on invasive little fire ant management on military lands under strict biosecurity protocols. The role emphasizes field sampling, data collection, and coordination with DoD authorizations.

Strong emphasis on teamwork, safety, and following environmental guidelines; the technician will operate field equipment, assist with