Natural Resources Technician: Early Career Field Program

Colorado State University; Fort A.P. Hill (VA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) seeks a Natural Resources Technician for Fort A.P. Hill, VA. This full-time seasonal role provides entry-level training on a range of natural resources projects including fish and wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and forest management tasks.

The position emphasizes field data collection, GIS mapping, and collaboration with Fort A.P. Hill staff.

Qualifications

• Pursuing a BS 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 or fieldwork.
• Basic field data collection skills (vegetation surveys, wildlife monitoring, GPS mapping).
• Experience performing wildlife demographic and monitoring.
• Experience vegetation surveys and timber inventories.
• Experience with word processing, database entry, and data retrieval.
• Experience working on a military installation.

Responsibilities

• Assist with fish and wildlife surveys and habitat surveys.
• Support forest management projects and prescribed activities.
• Utilize GIS to create maps from field data and observations.
• Represent the Fort A.P. Hill program at meetings and events.
• Prepare tables and graphs for reports and management plans.

Skills

Field data collection

Wildlife monitoring

Vegetation surveys

Timber inventories

Data entry

Military installation experience

Education

BS in natural resources/related field

Sophomore standing

Tools

GPS mapping

iSportsman platform

Heavy equipment operation

Tractors

Job description

Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) seeks a Natural Resources Technician for Fort A.P. Hill, VA. This full-time seasonal role provides entry-level training on a range of natural resources projects including fish and wildlife surveys, habitat assessments, and forest management tasks.

The position emphasizes field data collection, GIS mapping, and collaboration with Fort A.P. Hill staff.