Open Pool – Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Technician - Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (Temporary)

Colorado State University, United States

Updated: over 1 year ago
Location: Andrews Air Force Base, MARYLAND
Deadline: 30 Sep 2023

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Working Title Open Pool – Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Technician - Eglin Air Force Base, Florida (Temporary)
Position Location Eglin Air Force Base, Florida
Is this position eligible for hybrid or remote work?
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202201661AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range $32,000 - $33,000
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) on 09/30/2023
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 other CSU departments 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, please visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
Position Summary
The Colorado State University Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is hiring two Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Technicians who will support the natural resources program at Eglin Air Force Base (AFB), Florida. These positions are full-time (40 hours/week), 12-month duration located at Eglin AFB. Successful candidates will gain unique, entry-level experience on a wide-range of natural resource management projects on DoD lands.
Military affiliation is not required to apply for this position.
This is an Open Pool position. Wildlife and Outdoor Recreation Technicians (2 positions) will be tasked with a variety of natural resources projects, including maintaining and creating fences and pens for gopher tortoises, monitoring shorebirds and sea turtles during the nesting season, and maintaining recreation areas by repairing fences and picnic tables, and mowing and maintaining the grounds. Technicians also will assist with special-opportunity hunts and fishing rodeos. Technicians will be required to operate gas-powered tools, augers, tractors, welders, and other special equipment. The variety of projects that technicians will be working on will provide valuable wildlife, outdoor recreation, and natural resources management experience.
Position Duty Station: Eglin Air Force Base
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 focal points 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 Eglin 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 Eglin mission while greatly improving the base’s future mission capabilities. For more information on Eglin AFB’s mission and vision, visit https://www.eglin.af.mil/.
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
  • B.S. in a natural resources, environmental compliance, or ecosystem science-related field.
  • Must be physically capable of working independently in remote outdoor locations for long periods of time under varying weather conditions. Field activities will require frequent walking, pulling, lifting, and using motorized equipment and tools. Both independent and group field work will be required.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
  • Must be able to operate federal vehicles, including cars and ATVs.
  • 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
  • Experience using GPS equipment and GIS software.
  • Experience using a chainsaw, auger, and other gas-powered and mechanical tools
  • Chainsaw Certification.
  • Experience operating tractors and ATVs.
  • Carpentry and welding experience.
  • Small engine repair experience.
Diversity Statement
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

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Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply at https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/114508 . Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.
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  • Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
  • Resume
  • Transcripts (for each degree earned that is listed under qualifications) uploaded in the ‘Official Transcripts’ or ‘Unofficial Transcripts’ slot.
  • Degree Conferral (copy of diploma if transcripts do not include confirmation that degree was awarded) uploaded in the ‘Other’ slot.
  • 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.
    The pool is valid until September 30, 2023. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
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    Search Contact Christi Gabriel ([email protected])
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