Natural Resources Specialist

The Natural Resources Specialist position with Colorado State University’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) provides experienced on-site support at Marine Corps Base (MCB) Hawaii located at Kaneohe Bay on the Northeastern coast of Oahu.  There is occasional travel to other MCB Hawaii installation areas, including Camp Smith, Pu‘uloa, Marine Corps Training Area Bellows, Camp Smith, Pearl City Annex, Manana Neighborhood Housing, and Waikane Valley and to other on-island meetings or events and mainland events.

With oversight by the MCBH Senior Natural Resources Program Manager, the position supports a wide variety of natural resources management tasks at the installation to include support to planning documents and efforts including Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) review and update, resource inventory and monitoring, implementation of INRMP projects and other tasks, supporting Section 7 consultations and compliance with existing Section 7 obligations, coastal management zone compliance, threat management, restoration activities, and support to manage activities by collaborators, cooperators, contractors and project cost estimates. The position consists primarily of office-based tasks as well as occasional field activities. The position provides technical expertise on Natural Resources such as, but not limited to, protection of coastal and marine resources, threatened and endangered species management including species monitoring and long-term programming, fish and wildlife management, and wetlands protection and management; reviews and summarizes NEPA and natural resources issues/concerns for USMC actions; prepares and reviews reports and presentation; recommends mitigation measures to support regulatory species consultations; develops guidance, establishes enhanced tools and technical approaches for resource management; coordinates with other environmental SMEs, and coordinates with action proponents on natural resources consultation requirements. Works closely with installation staff, stakeholders and collaborators to develop and implement an efficient and effective program. Success in this position requires a high degree of analytic acumen, initiative, and resourcefulness; proven leadership skills and team-building capabilities; and excellent oral and written communication skills.

Salary Range $85,000-$100,000 + benefits

Relocation expenses may be available; conditions apply.

The position is not eligible for telework. Employee is expected to report in person/on-site on work days.

Apply directly at: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/116150