Field Technician (Little Fire Ant Control) - Guam

Two non-student hourly Field Technician (Little Fire Ant Control) positions are available with Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). This is a full-time (40 hours/week) temporary appointment (not to exceed 9 months) and will be physically located in Guam. The majority of work will be conducted on US military bases. Military affiliation is not required to apply for this position. 

Two (2) Field Technicians will conduct vegetation clearing, transect cutting, ant population delineations and chemical control of invasive little fire ants (Wasmannia auropunctata) on military lands. The Field Technicians will also be responsible for operating power tools including bushcutters, chainsaws, and hedgers. Field Technicians will also be responsible for recording and entering field data. There will likely be opportunities to assist with other ecological tasks, including surveys for endangered species. Field Technicians are expected to carry out their tasks in a safe, conscientious manner with an emphasis on workplace safety, the proper use of pesticides, tools, and biosecurity. Successful candidates will be part of a dynamic team of field technicians directed by the field task leader and supervised by the project Entomologist. These positions are temporary appointments. Possible extension of these positions depends on continued funding by project sponsors. 

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of a high school diploma, GED or equivalent.
• Minimum of one (1) year of work experience with landscaping, agriculture, pest-control or natural resources. Experience needs to be well-documented and acquired under the employment of an academic institution, governmental agency, private company, or non-profit organization in the appropriate field.
• Must be capable of walking several consecutive miles while carrying gear and performing manual labor in a hot tropical environment on uneven terrain on most days.
• Must have experience conducting fieldwork and accurately recording and entering data.
• Ability to use compass, maps, smartphone applications, and GPS.
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date. U.S. citizenship or employment authorization required. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Must be willing to submit for NACI background check to obtain a DoD Common Access Card. 

Prospective candidates should send application materials to Ken Puliafico at ken.puliafico@colostate.edu and Abigail Arfman at aarfman@colostate.edu. This position is open until filled. A complete application consists of: 1) Cover letter 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 of candidates.