Colorado State University

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Working TitleWildlife Biologist - Fort Hunter Liggett, CA

Position LocationFort Hunter Liggett, CA

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202401921AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleProf/Indiv Contrib II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$65,000 - $72,000

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) on12/09/2024

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, visithttp://www.cemml.colostate.edu/

Position Summary

A Wildlife Biologist support position is available with The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands ( CEMML ) to assist and support the senior wildlife biologists at Fort Hunter Liggett ( FHL ), California. The CSU support team at FHL (8-10 employees) supports natural and cultural resources management). This is a field and office position that will support the implementation of a variety of projects identified in the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan ( INRMP ) for installation compliance. The successful candidate will be expected to have some expertise in species/groups of interest and to also have broad skills in nongame wildlife management. The focus of the program is endangered species and species of special concern and their habitats. Work location is at FHL in southern Monterey County, California. The base is approximately 30 minutes southwest of King City, and 50 minutes northwest of Paso Robles.

Within the Environmental program, CSU employees work under federal permits with vernal pool fairy shrimp, least Bell’s vireo, arroyo toad and other listed species. Other species of interest are San Joaquin kit fox, California red-legged frog, purple amole, monarch butterfly, California condor, California tiger salamander, tricolored blackbird, western spadefoot, foothill yellow-legged frog, western pond turtle, burrowing owl, Chorro Creek bog thistle, little brown bat, southern rubber boa, California spotted owl, Santa Lucia mint, and caper-fruited tropidocarpum, along with surveys for breeding birds and bald and golden eagles. CSU employees are also active in the installation’s game management and hunting program including elk, deer, feral pigs, upland game, and waterfowl. The wildlife biologist occasionally supports the FHL hunting program (e.g., working weekends) and assists with game surveys. The position also occasionally supports control of invasive exotic plants using mechanical or chemical methods.

Fort Hunter Liggett is an approximately 162,000-acre United States Army Reserve installation located in Monterey County, California. The installation is in the Santa Lucia Mountain Range of the outer South Coast Mountain ranges. Installation lands include annual and perennial grasslands, oak savannas and woodlands, mixed evergreen forest, coastal scrub and chaparral depending on the elevation and land history.

Required Job Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in the wildlife biology, ecology, or natural resource-related fields plus four or more years of professional experience OR Master’s degree in wildlife biology, ecology, or natural resource-related field plus at least two years’ professional experience in wildlife biology, research or management. Experience is in the areas of terrestrial and/or aquatic wildlife species, including biology, species habitat requirements, ecology with a focus on endangered species, game and fish species, non-game species, aquatic species and environments and habitat management.

• Working knowledge of California or similar species and ecosystems (flora, fauna).

• Experience applying various field survey methods for species and habitats.

• Experience performing data management and quality control, summarizing and analyzing data, and producing summary reports.

• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a California driver’s license by the employment start date. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and meet CSU standards for driving throughout the course of employment.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience working in teams.

• Familiar with MSWord, Excel, and Access software.

• Working knowledge of the Endangered Species Act and other environmental laws and regulations.

• Subject matter expert ( SME ) in one or more of the following areas: Herpetology (greatly needed), Botany, Invertebrates. Bats (greatly needed), Birds, Aquatic ecosystems and species.

• Applied experience as a wildlife biologist in two or more of the areas listed above.

• Experience with, and willingness to assist with, the collection of harvest and biological data collection during the open deer and elk hunting seasons as needed.

• Experience with game/nongame projects, such as wood duck nest boxes (reproductive performance), invasive mussel surveys, and springs and guzzlers maintenance)

• Working knowledge of the Endangered Species Act and other environmental laws and regulations.

• Possess or be willing to obtain a California State pesticide applicator’s license.

• Experience working with rare, threatened and/or endangered species in California.

• Experience with Geographic Information Systems ( GIS ) including data entry and management, analysis, and map creation. Experience with Arc 10.x or ArcPro.

• Prior experience working on a military installation, or with highly structured organizations.

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 CategoryField Activities

Duty/Responsibility

• Lead and assist with various threatened and endangered species and/or natural resource surveys. Includes developing and implementing protocols.

• Delineate and record areas and points using GPS . This includes determining the factors that need to be addressed prior to data collection to be compatible with established norms, collecting data properly; that is to conform to existing standards, and downloading data daily for further quality assurance.

• Collect field data using electronic devices.

• Assist with night and field surveys as necessary.

• Assist with monitoring hunting stations including weekends and holidays. This would include check station activities such as documenting harvest, taking samples, and checking/logging collection permits.

• Use knowledge of California plant and animal identification for accurate data recording during surveys.

• Conduct field work activities in a safe manner consistent with CSU and installation policies, procedures and state and federal laws.

• Manage habitats and species including threat management of predatory/nuisance animals (via trapping and other methods) and invasive plants (through mechanical or chemical control).

Percentage Of Time65%

Job Duty CategoryOffice-based research, planning, reporting and collaboration

Duty/Responsibility

• Develop plans and/or reviews protocols, including sampling designs and methodologies, in support of threatened and endangered plant surveys, monitoring, research, and management of natural resources.

• Integrate scientific concepts related to resource science, conservation biology and ecological restoration into projects.

• Perform data management and analysis.

• Write monthly briefs and annual technical reports following provided standard models for scientific papers.

• Create presentations for projects identified and/or support items in the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan.

• Monitor equipment inventory regularly to ensure all equipment is accounted for and in good working condition.

• Log photographs (location, date, and content).

Percentage Of Time35%

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than December 9, 2024, 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 birth dates 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

• 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 to candidates.

  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.

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 ContactKim Guilliam, Kimberly.Guilliam@colostate.edu

EEO Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,titleix@colostate.edu.

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,oeo@colostate.edu.

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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

• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

• Official Transcripts

• Other