POSITION

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at Colorado State University (CSU) will be hiring two seasonal Habitat Restoration Technicians to conduct fieldwork at Fort McCoy Military Installation, Wisconsin. June – August, June – November. Start and end times are flexible.

ORGANIZATION

CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. 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. To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, values, and a complete listing of CEMML positions visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

LOCATION

Fort McCoy is a United States Army installation on 60,000 acres located between Sparta and Tomah, Wisconsin in Monroe County. Fort McCoy is about 30 miles east of La Crosse, Wisconsin. This region contains a mix of rolling wooded hills, oak/jack pine savannas, and prairies. This ecological region, known as the Driftless Area, contains numerous rare species of both plants and animals and is truly a unique habitat.

RESPONSIBILITIES

Employee will be part of a field crew that be involved with habitat restoration management projects:

• Invasive plant species control by chemical, manual, mechanical, and biological methods.

• Operate backpack sprayers and utility terrain vehicles with broadcast/hand sprayers.

• Preparation, transport, and maintenance of spraying equipment.

• Conduct invasive and native plant species surveys.

• Record data associated with treatments and surveys.

• Limited habitat management for game, non-game, and threatened and endangered species.

• Limited time may be spent conducting surveys for threatened and endangered species.

PHYSICAL REQUIRMENTS

Candidates must be able walk over uneven terrain and work in inclement weather. The position will require bending, climbing, and lifting/carrying up to 30 pounds with a 4-gallon backpack sprayer on a regular basis. Safe operation of UTVs for extended periods will be an integral part of this position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

High school diploma or higher level of education. Successful candidates must demonstrate U.S. employment eligibility; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Obtain or have the ability to obtain a Wisconsin Forestry or Right of Way herbicide applicator’s license (CEMML will pay for study materials and exam to obtain this license). Ability to work well alone and within a crew setting is extremely important to this position.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

State of Wisconsin Pesticide Applicator’s License in either Forestry or Right-of-Way. Wildlife species and native/non-native/invasive plant species identification skills. Experience working with ArcGIS Field Maps or similar software. Compass navigation/orienteering and aerial photo interpretation skills. Off-road truck and UTV use.

WORK HOURS

Applicants should expect to work up to 40 hours/week Monday-Friday. The possibility exists for a 40 hours/week Monday-Thursday schedule. Shortened work weeks due to inclement weather may be made up on weekends or on Fridays (if on Monday-Thursday schedule).

HOUSING

Housing is not provided but may be available on Fort McCoy. Rentals are available in the nearby cities of Sparta, Tomah, West Salem, or La Crosse. For more information, contact Nathan Tucker at nathan.tucker@colostate.edu

BACKGROUND CHECK

Colorado State University is committed to providing a safe and productive learning and working community. To achieve that goal, we conduct background investigations for all final candidates being considered for employment. Background checks may include, but are not limited to, criminal history, national sex offender search, and motor vehicle history.

PAY RATE

Starting pay $17.00 – 18.00 per hour depending on qualification.

Duration of Employment

June – August June – November

APPLICATION

Please submit an application by Sunday, May 12th for full consideration.

Submit a resume, copy of college transcripts if applicable, list of three references, and a brief cover letter of interest to: nathan.tucker@colostate.edu

Employee Benefits: Employee Benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/25/2021/02/benefits-summary-hourly.pdf and https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.

Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.

Job Types: Full-time, Temporary

Pay: $17.00 - $18.00 per hour

Schedule:

• 10 hour shift
• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person