Up to two (2) Invasive Species Field Biologist positions are available with Colorado State University and The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands, and duty-stationed on Guam in compliance with the U.S. Fish & Wildlife Service Mariana Islands Training and Testing Biological Opinion of 2015 and the Navy-funded Project Statement of Work that implement regional biosecurity measures to prevent introduction and promote control and management of invasive species. In fulfillment of these objectives, the Field Biologist(s) will act on a Biosecurity team to conduct field data collection, and control invasive species and provide interdiction on the islands in support of US Navy Joint Region Marianas, located on Guam. Invasive species control includes brown tree snake, little fire ant, coconut rhinoceros beetle, and Tinian cycad scale. Brown tree snake work will require working with dead lab mice for bait stations. Little fire ant control includes vegetation management and pesticide application. Coconut rhinoceros beetle work includes baiting and removal. Additional vegetation management may be required for a variety of project needs. Field biologists work out of the CEMML office in Assan, Guam and will be required to coordinate with Navy, Air Force, and Marine project partners and service members of Naval Base Guam, Anderson Air Force Base, and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz.
Required Job Qualifications:
- A BS degree in Botany, Biology, Ecology or closely related field.
- Minimum of two (2) years of professional work experience in natural resource management.
- Minimum of (2) years of experience working with and managing geospatial data in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online
- Must be capable of walking several miles in inclement weather (extreme heat, high humidity, heavy rain and winds) carrying up to 35 pounds.
- Ability to deploy from Guam to locations in Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands, sometimes on short notice.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
- 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.
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than May 13, 2024, for full consideration. 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
- 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.
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