Natural Resources Technician – Fort AP Hill, VA

Austincc; Virginia; 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

Additional Job Description

Position Summary:

One Natural Resources Technician (Seasonal Worker, Full-time, 40 hours/week) position is available with the Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This position will provide entry-level training and experience on a range of natural resources projects supporting the Natural Resources Management (NRM) program at Fort AP Hill, VA.

The technician will provide support to the Fort A.P. Hill Natural Resources Program under through completion of fish and wildlife surveys and forest management projects. This position is not-to-exceed 260 working days.

Potential work activities may include but are not limited to the tasks below:

Assisting in food plot management and planting, fertilization by utilizing agricultural tractors, chainsaws, planting implements, and/or off road vehicles (4x4).

Assisting with fish stocking, prescribed burning, soil sampling, and trail maintenance/clearing, conducting non-game and game wildlife surveys by researching and designing new surveys and improve existing surveys methods; Assisting with prescribed burning activities and wildland fire response; helping with organized events by assisting with preparation, logistics, set up, and cleanup.

Assisting with a variety of surveys including fish and wildlife populations, threatened and endangered species, and habitat surveys; gathering biological metrics including weight, age and length of harvested animals; providing support to other elements at Fort A.P. Hill including, but not limited to, invasive species control, endangered species support, and forestry support.

Revising and creating tables and graphs for reports and management plans; utilizing GIS to create and convert data collected in surveys and observations to create maps that will enable more accurate and precise survey and records.

Representing the Fish & Wildlife Branch at community meetings (either independently or collaboratively with other Fort A.P. Hill elements), working at the Game Check Station, and providing technical support for hunters, trappers, and anglers using the iSportsman platform.

This position is onsite, and the technician must have reliable transportation to the site. The ECDP is unable to provide relocation or housing stipends.

Full Consideration Date is 2 October at 12:01 am MDT

Position Location: Fort AP Hill, VA

Fort A.P. Hill encompasses 76,000 acres in Caroline County, Virginia and, in compliance with Army Regulation 200-1, Environmental Protection and Enhancement and the installation INRMP, Fort A.P. Hill manages its wildlife resources to provide and maintain exceptional wildlife health and ecosystems and to provide recreational opportunities with hunting, trapping and fishing.

To learn more about Fort Fort A.P. Hill and its mission, visit https://www.army.mil/aphill.

Conditions of Employment:

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (requiredfor new hires).

Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass. You will need to possess a Real ID or passport.

Must be able to work long hours independently in remote, rugged field conditions under harsh weather conditions.

Supervision:

None

Minimum 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 yearsof relevant experience, which may include internships, fieldwork, seasonal jobs, volunteer work, or applied coursework.

Basic field data collection skills (eg. Vegetation surveys, wildlife monitoring, GPS-based mapping; academic or field school experience would count).

Experience performing wildlife demographic and monitoring.

Experience performing vegetation surveys, including rare plant monitoring.

Experience performing timber inventories.

Experience with word processing, database entry, and data retrieval.

Experience working on a military installation.

Preferred Qualifications:

Pursing or have a degree specifically in Environmental Science, Biology, Ecology, or a related field.

Experience with heavy equipment, such as, tractors and other heavy farming equipment.

GPS operating experience.

Preference will be given to 1) those who have prior experience working at Fort A.P. Hill and 2) those that already reside in Virginia.