Natural Resources Specialist - Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: March Air Force Base, CALIFORNIA
Deadline: 22 Aug 2022

Posting Details
Posting Detail Information


Working Title Natural Resources Specialist - Vandenberg Space Force Base, CA
Position Location Vandenberg Space Force Base, California
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202201192AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Research Associate II
Number of Vacancies 1
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $50,000 - $65,000
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/ .
Desired Start Date 09/06/2022
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 08/22/2022
Description of Work Unit
CEMML 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/
Position Summary
Serves as a Natural Resources Specialist supporting Vandenberg Space Force Base (VSFB), California. Primary responsibility is to support the CEMML team with project support for a variety of office and field projects that include flora and fauna tasks. These field tasks may include marine mammal monitoring, entomological surveys, bat surveys, vegetation management, habitat restoration, rare plant surveys, avian surveys, herpetofauna surveys, and other surveys as assigned. Office tasks may include equipment/vehicle maintenance, printing reports, preparing field equipment, scheduling/planning, and coordinating report delivery.
Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, Colorado State University has mandated vaccinations against COVID-19. Faculty and staff are required to submit their vaccine status or declare an exemption. More information about the vaccination mandate can be found on the CSU COVID-19 Information & Resources site here, https://covid.colostate.edu/pandemic-preparedness-team-broad-guidance-for-all-summer-and-fall-2021-activities/.
Required Job Qualifications
  • Bachelors of Science in a natural resource field
  • 3 years of field experience working on natural resource projects
  • 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; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
  • More than 3 years of experience conducting fieldwork
  • Experience using dichotomous keys
  • Experience identifying wild animals and/or plants
  • Experience handling wildlife
  • Experience working with herpetofauna
  • Experience working with avifauna
  • Experience working with invertebrates
  • Experience writing technical reports
  • Experience working with ArcGIS and ArcMap
  • Experience working on a military installation
  • Experience with 4WD and off-road driving
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties


Job Duty Category Field Work
Duty/Responsibility
Conduct field surveys and monitoring. Field efforts may include flora and/or fauna efforts. Site assessments will involve currently accepted scientific methods. To be performed under guidance and/or supervision of Wildlife Biologist or Vegetation Ecologist.
Percentage Of Time 45
Job Duty Category Office Work
Duty/Responsibility
Working in cooperation with the Vandenberg Space Force Base Conservation Element to provide support to wide variety of projects. This may include: data sheet management and entry into spreadsheets or databases, data management within spreadsheets or databases, copying and printing, mailing or delivering documents, coordinating with other team members, attending meetings, developing weekly reports of significant activities, assisting with the development of monthly progress reports, working in ArcGIS to develop deliverables for project needs (field needs or final project deliverables, and other administrative duties as assigned.
Percentage Of Time 55

Application Details


Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than August 22, 2022, for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birthdates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
  • Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
  • Resume
  • References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor.


    • References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
    Conditions of Employment Pre-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
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