Habitat Restoration Technician (Hourly, 9-month appointment)

POSITION TITLE: Habitat Restoration Technician (Hourly, 9-month appointment) POSITION The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) at Colorado State University (CSU) will be hiring up to four seasonal Habitat Restoration Technicians to conduct fieldwork at Fort McCoy Military Installation, Wisconsin. Dates of hire are approximately mid/late April through December 2023. Starting dates 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 between Sparta and Tomah, Wisconsin in Monroe County. Located 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 involved with habitat restoration management projects: Invasive plant species control by chemical, manual, and biological methods, mechanical removal. 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. Wildlife species population surveys and monitoring. Habitat management projects for game, non-game, and threatened and endangered species. Assist with Fort McCoy hunting seasons, game registration, and harvest data collection. Potential to participate on wildland prescribed fire field crew (certification at FFT2 needed, see desirable work qualifications) 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 through the use of 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 (preferred). Wildlife species and native/non-native/invasive plant species identification skills. Compass navigation/orienteering skills. Experience using chainsaws and other power tools. Off-road UTV vehicle use. Aerial photo interpretation skills. Experience with Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and Access). Wildland Firefighter Type 2 (FFT2) Certification: IS-700/LS-100/S-130/S-190/L-180. 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). Limited weekend work may be required. HOUSING Housing is not provided but may be available at a reasonable rate on Fort McCoy. Rentals are available in the nearby Sparta, Tomah, West Salem or La Crosse area. For more information, contact Rikki Ratsch at (715) 650-7246. BACKGROUND CHECK 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. 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. PAY RATE Pay starting at $15.50 per hour +fringe benefit. APPLICATION Visit the following for application instructions: https://cemml.colostate.edu/wp-content/uploads/sites/5/2023/01/Final_CEMML_MCCOY_HAB_9Month_2023.pdf 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/. Beginning Monday, August 16, 2021, CSU 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 at: https://covid.colostate.edu/. CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. Job Type: Temporary Pay: From $15.50 per hour Schedule: 8 hour shift Work Location: In person