Brown Treesnake (BTS) Control and Native Species Recovery Crew Lead-5 – Guam

position Summary:

A full-time appointment for a Brown Treesnake (BTS) Control and Native Species Recovery Crew Lead position is available with the Center for Management of Military Lands (CEMML) and will be duty-stationed on Guam. This position will be responsible for leading and coordinating field operations that support BTS suppression, invasive species management, habitat restoration, and protected species recovery efforts in Guam. Focal protected species include the federal endangered Mariana common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus guami), federal threatened Mariana fruit bat (Pteropus mariannus mariannus), and Guam endangered Micronesian starling (Aplonis apaca).

This position supervises and trains Natural Resource Technicians, oversees daily field activities, assists in the development and implementation of project work plans and standard operating procedures (SOPs), and ensures compliance with project protocols and safety requirements. The Crew Lead collects and manages biological and geospatial data and supports project communication, reporting, and deliverable development. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of project funding.

CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at CSU. To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

Essential Job Duties:

• Lead and coordinate field operations that support invasive species control, wildlife monitoring, wildlife habitat enhancement, and ungulate fence maintenance. Field activities include, but are not limited to, Micronesian starling surveys, Mariana Common Moorhen surveys, BTS control, feral animal control, weed management, and habitat restoration activities.
• Supervise and manage Natural Resource Technicians by assigning work, coordinating schedules, providing training and guidance, monitoring performance, and ensuring timely completion of project objectives.
• Collect, manage, and maintain biological field data and geospatial data using GPS/GNSS equipment, ESRI Field Maps, Survey123, mobile data collection applications, and photographs to support project implementation and reporting.
• Operate, inspect, and maintain vehicles, field equipment, and supplies, ensuring operational readiness.
• Implement and oversee pesticide Application activities, including proper PPE use, pesticide mixing, handling, storage, application, and recordkeeping in accordance with regulatory requirements and project protocols.
• Communicate and report project progress, field activities, pesticide use through regular coordination with CEMML Supervisory positions, team members, and federal POCs, and assist in the preparation of technical reports.
• Follow all CSU, CEMML and military installation environmental and safety protocols.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Supervision:

• Supervise up to four (4) Natural Resource Technicians. Approximately 25% FTE.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally eligible to work in the U.S. by the proposed start date, CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• Must be in good physical condition, and capable of walking several consecutive miles while carrying gear up to 35 pounds in a hot tropical environment on uneven terrain.
• Must be able to work in a culturally diverse office and respect all Team members.
• Must be willing and available to work flexible work hours, including evenings, weekends, holidays, overtime, and extended shifts.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. degree in biology, zoology, ecology, wildlife sciences, botany, agriculture, or a closely related science.
• Minimum of one (1) year of professional experience in natural resource management, biological fieldwork, invasive species management, or related fields.
• Minimum of two (2) years of professional experience supervising field crews.
• Demonstrated experience conducting fieldwork and accurately recording, entering, and proofing data.
• Demonstrated proficiency collecting and managing biological and geospatial data using GPS/GNSS equipment, ESRI Field Maps, Survey123, data tablets, and other mobile field data collection applications.
• Demonstrated experience conducting invasive species management utilizing chemical, cultural, biological, and/or mechanical control techniques.
• Ability to take photographs and collect biological samples for identification.
• The ability to drive a pickup truck, 4WD truck, and ATV/UTV.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Two (2) or more years of professional experience in natural resource management, biological fieldwork, invasive species management, or related fields.
• Experience implementing methods of control for Brown Treesnake.
• Experience developing, implementing and overseeing invasive species program tasks.
• Experience monitoring and/or managing threatened, endangered, or other protected species in Guam, including the Mariana common moorhen (Gallinula chloropus guami), Mariana fruit bat (Pteropus mariannus mariannus), and the Micronesian starling (Aplonis apaca).
• Experience working with and managing geospatial data in ArcGIS Pro and ArcGIS Online.
• Proficiency in MS Excel for basic statistical analysis.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills, as evidenced by prior experience documenting field activities and writing technical reports and SOPs.
• Experience working in Micronesia, Hawaii, or other tropical environments in the biological, natural resources, or agricultural fields.
• Experience working on military installations and interacting with military staff, and familiarity with DOD/Navy environmental and safety regulations.
• Possession of Guam CORE pest control applicator’s license, or equivalent from qualifications from other States.