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Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week0-40

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationPohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University ( 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, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

Search Contact [email protected]

Position Summary

Seasonal hourly Botanical technician positions are available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands ( CEMML ). This position is located at Pohakuloa Training Area ( PTA ), Hawaii. Temporary positions cannot exceed 9-months, but opportunities for permanent positions may become available during or after a temporary assignment. These positions are contingent on continued project funding at Pohakuloa Training Area. Applications will be accepted until all the positions are filled.

Pohakuloa Training Area ( PTA ) on the Big Island of Hawaii is a 132,000-acre Army training facility

located at 2,500-8,800 feet elevation in the saddle region between the Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa

volcanoes

Position Minimum Qualifications

• The successful candidate must demonstrate U.S. employment eligibility; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. All candidates must meet the following minimum qualifications:

• BS/BA in botany, horticulture, natural resource management, environmental science, or closely

related natural science or two years of work experience in these areas can be substituted for the

educational requirement. Seasonal Botanical Field Technician Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii

Seasonal Botanical Field Technician

Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii

• Experience using dichotomous plant keys and with monitoring rare plants and/or vegetation.

• Experience working with rare, threatened and/or endangered plants.

• Proficient in field navigation with maps and Global Positioning Systems.

• Ability to conduct strenuous field work on extremely rugged terrain.

• Experience with personal computers and software, including the Microsoft Office Suite.

• Have or be able to obtain a valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience with native plant restoration, preparing planting sites, outplanting, and maintenance

of sites and plants.

• Demonstrated ability to work effectively in a team setting.

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ).

• Experience with chemical and mechanical control techniques for invasive plant species.

• Good oral and written communication skills.

• Proficiency with MS Excel and/or MS Access for data entry and management.

• Experience working on a military installation or previous military.

• Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles.

Posting Details

Working TitleSeasonal Botanical Field Technician - Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii

Posting Number202500646T

DepartmentCEMML

Salary RangeHourly pay rate is $20.00

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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Close Date11/01/2025

Special Instructions to Applicants

Application Instructions: Prospective candidates should email application materials to Dominic Goshert, Botanical Monitoring Specialist at [email protected]. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Position will be open until filled. Include each of the items below as a Word Document (.doc) or PDF (.pdf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot beconsidered. Please remove social security numbers and birthdates from application materials.

A complete application consists of:

1) Cover Letter

2) Resume

3) References (contact information for 3 professional references, including at least one

supervisor).

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.

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.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryBotanical Field Technician Support

Duty/Responsibility

The Botanical Field Technician will provide technical assistance to the Army Natural Resources Program at the Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii, by inventorying, monitoring, and managing natural rare plant populations including threatened and endangered species. Duties also include habitat restoration and invasive species management. Job duties include, but are not limited to:

• Inventory/survey of rare plant populations with a focus on threatened and endangered species.

• Mechanically and chemically control invasive plants near endangered/threatened plant species.

• Evaluate and manage emergent threats to rare plants such as invertebrate pests.

• Use GPS mobile data devices to navigate to sites, collect data, and survey transects.

• Maintain and troubleshoot field gear and equipment.

• Regularly clean and maintain work vehicles, workspaces, and base yard.

• Other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Percentage Of Time100

References

Minimum References Required3

Maximum References Required3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Resume

Optional Documents