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Working TitleWildlife & Outdoor Recreation Technician Early Career Development Prog Eglin AFB

Position LocationEglin AFB, FL

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

Posting Number202500521AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support I

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/WeekUp to 40 hours, but may vary by position.

Proposed Annual Salary Range$40,000 - $43,000

Employee Benefits

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on04/28/2025

Description of Work Unit

CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU . CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on the Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and other CSU departments to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.

Eglin AFB is a 465,000-acre United States military installation, making it one of the largest AFBs in the world, and the largest forested installation. The base’s undeveloped area, which accounts for 405,000 acres, is primarily used for military training and ordnance testing and research, and secondarily for timber management and outdoor recreation, with over 205,000 acres open to the public. Major areas of the Eglin AFB natural resources program include timber management, outdoor recreation, endangered and protected species management, erosion control, wildland fire management and prescribed burning, and many other special projects. The holistic approach to ecosystem management at Elgin AFB has led to exciting outcomes, such as federal down-listing of the Okaloosa Darter from endangered to threatened status and surpassing the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s recovery goal of 350 breeding pairs for the red-cockaded woodpecker. Moreover, these achievements resulted in no significant impacts to the Elgin mission while greatly improving the base’s future mission capabilities.

For more information on Eglin Air Force Base’s mission and vision, visithttps://www.eglin.af.mil

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, please visithttp://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

Position Summary

+ Are you ready to join a nationwide community of passionate conservation professionals?

+ Do you want to gain the skills and experience needed to launch your conservation career?

+ Are you interested in conserving the incredible natural and cultural resources on our nation’s military lands?

If so, the CEMML Early Career Development Program ( ECDP ) might be just what you are looking for!

Our program offers practical experience in fish and wildlife ecology, vegetation and habitat monitoring and management, restoration, environmental compliance, natural and cultural resources planning, and Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ). Ideal for students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals. You’ll have the opportunity to earn college credits (and money!), connect with mentors, and build a valuable professional network. You’ll learn about federal land management while gaining real-world experience to advance your career in natural resources. Guided by experienced Resource Managers and Specialists, you’ll engage in hands-on environmental management projects, developing practical skills and enhancing your professional growth.

Paid, temporary positions are available with CSU CEMML at military installations across the United States and at CSUs main campus. These positions include internships, mentorships, and early career opportunities through CEMML’s ECDP . No military affiliation is required to apply.

Ready to take the next step in your conservation career? Join us and make a difference!

A Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Technician (Seasonal Worker, 40 hours/week, 12-month duration) position is available with the Colorado State University ( CSU ) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands ( CEMML ). These positions will provide support to the natural resources program at Eglin Air Force Base ( AFB ), Florida. The successful candidate will gain excellent, entry-level experience on a range of wildlife, protected species, and natural resource management projects. Military affiliation isnotrequired to apply for this position.

Wildlife and outdoor recreation technicians will be tasked with a variety of natural resources projects including but not limited to:

+ Installing and maintaining silt fences associated with gopher tortoise translocation pens

+ Digging starter burrows, and processing tortoises prior to release

+ Occasional shorebird and sea turtle monitoring opportunities are also available as needs dictate

+ Recreation Area maintenance tasks include installing/repairing infrastructure (e.g., fences, picnic tables, signs, kiosks, fire rings, gates), and mowing/hedging/weed eating as part of regular grounds maintenance

+ Technicians will also have the chance to assist with special-opportunity hunts (deer and turkey), game check station support (morphometric data collection and jawbone extraction), annual youth fishing rodeo, and deer spotlight surveys

+ Technicians will be required to operate gas-powered tools (mowers, augers, trimmers, blowers, etc.), battery-powered tools (grinders, drills, etc.), hand and garden tools, and other specialty equipment as necessary

+ Experience using small farm tractors, skid steers, and welders is a plus but not required

+ Technicians should also be willing to opportunistically collect roadkill wildlife for disease testing and genetics sampling

+ Seasonal needs and surge periods will dictate daily routines/priorities, and these will shift throughout the calendar year

Technicians will work in hot and humid environments under various weather conditions; exposure to biting insects, poisonous plants, and venomous snakes should be expected

Required Job Qualifications

+ Must have an interest in pursuing a career in federal lands management.

+ Pursuing a B.S. in natural resources-, cultural resources-, ecosystem science-, or environmental policy-related field (at least a sophomore standing).

+ Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.

+ Must have a valid driver’s license for operating federal vehicles.

+ Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.

+ Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S.; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ We’d love to hear about your experience with the preferred qualifications listed below! Please also share any additional qualifications you believe make you a great fit for this position. Currently enrolled or holder of a Graduate Degree in natural resources-, biology-, or environmental science-related fields.

+ Experience collecting field data and entering data in paper or digital forms.

+ Experience using GPS equipment to collect field data.

+ Experience flora and/or fauna monitoring or management (specify taxa/ecosystem/regions of prior experience).

+ Experience performing habitat restoration or invasive species management.

+ Experience with manual labor using powered tools and heavy equipment such as chainsaws, weed-eaters, mowers, tractors, ATVs/UTVs etc.

+ Training and experience using GIS software.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryFieldwork

Duty/Responsibility

Conduct field work, which can include management for wildlife, vegetation, invasive species, threatened and endangered species, wetlands, forests, and/or outdoor recreation areas, GPS data collection, field mapping, photography, public outreach and/or education, etc.

Percentage Of Time85

Job Duty CategoryOffice work/administrative

Duty/Responsibility

Office-based tasks can include data entry and management, public outreach, preparing site forms, writing technical reports, compliance documents, database and data management, spatial analysis, and/or preparing correspondence and other documentation.

Percentage Of Time15

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

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References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. 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.

Conditions of EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License

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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.

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.

References Requested

References Requested

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Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Resume

+ Cover Letter

+ List of Professional References

Optional Documents

+ Other