Biological Technician - Guam

Guam has a substantial military presence consisting of three major military installations – Naval Base Guam, Andersen Air Force Base, and Marine Corps Base Camp Blaz. Each year major military training exercises are conducted within the Joint Region Marianas Area of Responsibility (JRM AOR) where large quantities of military equipment and other materials are transported into Guam and the US Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI). Due to the sensitive ecological balance of island ecosystems, including the Mariana Islands, CEMML provides support to implement biosecurity within the JRM AOR to prevent unintentional biological introductions.

A Biological Technician position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This is a full-time appointment primarily located on Guam, but the employee will be deployable to other areas within the JRM AOR which includes nearby islands in the (CNMI).

The Biological Technician will report directly to the Biosecurity Field Supervisor and is responsible for assisting in the following:
• Invasive species monitoring and management.
• Biosecurity inspections of military cargo.
• Control and interdiction for brown treesnakes, coconut rhinoceros beetles, and little fire ants, among other species.
• Ungulate fence and brown treesnake barrier inspections/maintenance.
• Vegetation control and removal.
• Pesticide application.
• Collecting and entering invasive species/biosecurity management and monitoring data.
• Perform laboratory duties as assigned.
• Document findings and prepare field notes.
• Communicate daily with team members, supervisors and managers.
• Other duties as assigned.

Weekend and night work is sometimes required, so the ability to remain flexible to schedule changes is a must. Desired candidates should also be willing to work as part of a team and maintain a positive attitude.

Work location is dependent on the needs of the partner/project/role. In some instances, positions may require staff to be fully in-person. In other instances, hybrid or remote arrangements may be possible.

Required Job Qualifications:

• A minimum of a high school diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• Professional work experience in natural resource management, agricultural sciences, or invasive species management.
• Experience conducting fieldwork, and accurately recording, entering, and proofing data.
• Demonstrated proficiency using field data collection applications, compasses, maps, data tablets, and GPS units.
• Ability to take photographs and collect samples of plants, insects, and animals for identification.
• The ability to drive a standard pickup truck, 4WD truck and ATV/UTV.
• Must be able to deploy from Guam to locations in the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands (CNMI), sometimes on short notice.
• Must be capable of walking several consecutive miles carrying gear of up to 30 pounds and performing light manual labor in a hot tropical environment, often under windy/rainy conditions and on uneven terrain. Work is often conducted on hot, paved surfaces with little shade available.
• 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 20, 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:

1. Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.
2. Resume
3. 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.