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Working TitleRange and Training Land Assessment Coordinator - Fort Drum, NY

Position LocationFort Drum, NY

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionNo

Posting Number202500885AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies1

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$55,000 - $75,000

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Desired Start Date

Position End Date (if temporary)

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on07/14/2025

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 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 within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.

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

Position Summary

Range Training Land Assessment ( RTLA ) Coordinator position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Land ( CEMML ) at Fort Drum, NY. Assessments are conducted to identify and monitor Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance ( LRAM ) projects and to identify landscape conditions that suit specific army training mission needs. Assessments are conducted within the parameters outlined in the 4 April 2016 TATM funding guidance and are conducted using Training Circular (TC) 25-1 as a baseline for establishing recommendations for landscape condition management. Tasks include the assessment of training areas, collection of data, and reporting of land and environmental conditions. The incumbent will make recommendations on the rehabilitation of these conditions based on training mission goals, natural resources objectives, and best management practices.

Fort Drum is a U.S. Army installation located in northern New York State, home to the 10th Mountain Division (Light Infantry). It’s the largest military installation in the northeastern U.S., spanning over 107,000 acres. Fort Drum serves as a major training facility for Reserve and National Guard units in the region.

Work location is dependent on the needs of the partner/project/role and requires staff to be fully in-person.

Required Job Qualifications

+ A BS/BA degree plus 3 years relevant experience is required.

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

+ Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license and meet CSU standards for driving throughout the course of employment.

+ Experience and willingness to working outdoors in adverse weather on rugged terrain.

+ Experience operating a motor vehicle safely over rugged dirt and gravel trails/roads.

+ Experience recording GIS data using a handheld GPS unit and demonstrated basic operational knowledge of Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ) and Global Positioning Systems ( GPS ).

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ An MS/MA degree in natural resources management or closely related field.

+ Working knowledge and experience with Army’s Sustainable Range Program ( SRP ); particularly in the RTLA component of ITAM .

+ Experience with the LRAM component of ITAM

+ Experience in natural resources management on military lands

+ Experience operating ArcGIS Software and creating basic points, lines, and polygons on topographic maps and imagery.

+ Experience with Trimble handhelds and software, specifically Geo7X handhelds.

+ Experience safely conducting land management fieldwork, such as manual labor with chainsaws and hand tools, operating agricultural tractors and/or compact track loaders.

+ Excellent written communication skills.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryRTLA Project Execution

Duty/Responsibility

Conduct assessments to identify and monitor Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance ( LRAM ) projects and to identify landscape conditions that suite specific army training mission needs.

Conduct assessments within the parameters outlined in the TATM funding guidance and using Training Circular (TC) 25-1 as a baseline for establishing recommendations for landscape condition management.

Assessment types include:

+ Photo point monitoring

+ Windshield surveys

+ GPS point collection for LRAM soil stabilization and vegetation management projects

+ Reconnaissance surveys (Quick in-field measurements, observations, and photos)

+ LRAM project BMP monitoring and reporting

+ Establishing land management thresholds based on TC 25-1 and Solider Field Manual metrics (e.g., safety and land condition requirements for LZs, Stryker movement/maneuver, bivouac sites, FPs etc.)

Perform routine field equipment inspections and maintenance.

Perform routine preventative maintenance and regular cleaning on trucks used to access survey areas.

Percentage Of Time80

Job Duty CategoryReporting

Duty/Responsibility

Track daily work progress for weekly/monthly/quarterly reports.

Prepares RTLA recommendations and/or reports at a frequency determined by Installation Points of Contact.

Percentage Of Time17.5

Job Duty CategoryOther Duties

Duty/Responsibility

The position defined will fulfill other duties and assignments as necessary to fulfill the mission and sub-missions of the ITAM program as approved by the Installation Point of Contact.

Percentage Of Time2.5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, and the contact information for three professional references.

CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

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, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain 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 backgro

Search ContactDeborah Pokorny, [email protected]

EEO

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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.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested3

Maximum Requested3

Supplemental Questions

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents

+ Other