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Position Summary:
An hourly Restoration Technician Field Support position is available with Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) located at Beale Air Force Base, California. Beale AFB is an approximately 23,000-acre installation, located in Yuba County, California. The base is located east of Marysville and Yuba City and about 40 miles north of Sacramento in the rolling hills of northern California.
The position will provide field and technical assistance to the Beale AFB natural resource program including preparing maintaining restoration sites, helping with species surveys (including special status species), nest box cleaning and monitoring, assisting with invasive species removal, and conducting grazing monitoring. In addition, the position will support other natural resource program support activities including data collection, construction monitoring, and helping with the implementation of a variety of projects identified in the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) for the installation.
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Essential Job Duties:
a. Maintain Restoration Sites
b. Invasive Species Management
c. Species Surveys
d. Data Management and Analysis
e. Construction Site Monitoring
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Conditions of Employment:
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).
Maintain a valid driver's license and meet CSU standards for driving throughout the course of employment.
Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment by CSU.
The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
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Supervision
No supervisory duties or tasks
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Minimum Qualifications:
BS/BA in ecology, natural resource management, or related field
Course work and/or experience with natural resource sampling andmonitoring techniques
Experience navigating with maps, compasses, and GPS
Knowledge of wildlife,flora,and fauna of California
Abilityto walk long distances in adverse terrain and weather conditions
Ability to lift 40 poundsrepeatedly withoutassistance.
Excellent oral and written communication skills
Must be able to work well with others in a team dynamic
Must be eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visasponsorship for this position
Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license by employment start date
Must have a clean driving record
Must be able tocomply withall applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance
Must be able to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check
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Preferred Qualifications:
Experience inspecies surveys.
Experience with construction monitoring.
Experience with ArcGIS, including map creation
Experience conducting special status species surveys
Experience on military lands
Experience conducting grazing monitoring surveys
Ability to work independently with limited supervision
Knowledge of and experience with Integrated Natural Resource Management Plans(INRMPs)
Ability tooperateand maintain 4-wheel-drive vehicles, ATVs, and power equipment
Experience with environmental educationforthegeneral public
Thorough knowledge of state, federal and safety lawsregardingconstruction and endangered species
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Application Instructions:
To apply, please submit a resume, cover letter, copies of relevant transcripts, and contact information for three (3) professional references. If you have any questions, you can call Ethan at 530-844-0590.
Salary Range
$20.00 - $30.00
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Transcripts
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it's a thriving community that's transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The @type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any @type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Inspired by its land-grant heritage, Colorado State University is committed to excellence and engagement, setting the standard for public research universities in teaching, research, service and extension for the benefit of the citizens of Colorado, the United States, and the world.
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