Land Rehabilitation & Equipment Operation Specialist
Colorado State University – CEMML
Fort Hunter LIggett, California
Job Type | Permanent |
Salary Details | $55,000-$65,000 |
Deadline | Feb 03, 2025 |
Experience | 2 - 6 years |
Company: Colorado State University – CEMML
Position Title: Land Rehabilitation & Equipment Operation Specialist
Location: Ft. Hunter Liggett, CA
Full job description and application instructions link: https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/155510
Apply by full consideration date: February 03, 2025
Salary Range: $55,000-$65,000
Position Summary:
WCNR’s Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is a research, education, and service unit at CSU. CEMML applies the latest and most appropriate science to promote the sustainable management of natural and cultural resources on Department of Defense (DoD) and other public lands. We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and other CSU departments to resolve complex environmental issues and sustain our resources for future generations.
To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, please visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is Searching for 2 (two) Land Rehabilitation/Equipment Operation Specialists to support the Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) program at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. The position works under the direction of the LRAM Coordinator and Program Manager. The Specialist supports a variety of tasks related to land rehabilitation and maintenance on lands used for training by the U.S. Army at Fort Hunter Liggett. The Specialist operates light and heavy equipment to stabilize soil and maneuver lands, help maintain maneuver trails and manage vegetation. Heavy equipment may include dump trucks, dozers, graders, front-end loaders, agricultural tractors, back hoes and other equipment. Other duties include conducting field assessments to evaluate best management practices or prescriptions, collecting data regarding land condition and rehabilitation success, clearing debris, mowing, removing invasive species, removing dead and downed tree using chainsaws, and other assigned duties. This position may also require tracking and preparing monthly and quarterly reports. The successful candidate is required to work on-site at Fort Hunter Liggett, telecommuting is not available for this position.
The base is in the central coast region of California. Nearby towns include King City and Paso Robles. Covering 161,000 acres (251.5 mi2), Fort Hunter Liggett is the largest Army Reserve installation in the continental United States. The landscape is dominated by extensive oak and other woodlands, shrublands and grasslands supporting abundant game and non-game wildlife.
Minimum Requirements
- A High School Diploma or GED with 4 or more years’ of experience in heavy equipment operation for land rehabilitation/restoration sites or similar activities; OR can be substituted with a BA/BS degree in natural resources, environmental science, land conservation, forestry, horticulture, or related applied science with 2 or more years of heavy equipment operation associated with land rehabilitation or similar activities.
- Experience with the use and maintenance of heavy equipment typically associated with land rehabilitation projects (e.g., dozer, grader, seed drill, hydromulcher and/or straw-mulcher, front-end loader, water truck, dump truck agricultural tractor, backhoe, trucks and trailers; and light equipment such as chainsaws, string trimmers, mowers and other motorized equipment).
- Ability to work in field conditions including rugged terrain and extreme weather (low humidity, extreme heat) as well as be able to repeatedly lift at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to follow directions, work collectively with others as a team, and maintain safe working standards.
- Proficiency with Microsoft Office applications such as MSWord, Excel and Outlook (mail/calendar).
- The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date. Must maintain a valid driver’s license and meet CSU standards for driving throughout the course of employment.
Employee Benefits:
Colorado State University (CSU) is committed to providing employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU’s Human Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative professional employees in the following University benefit areas: https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/ & https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer.
The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) has 2 (two) open Land Rehabilitation and Equipment Operation Specialist positions at Fort Hunter Liggett, CA. For full position details and to submit application materials, please visit https://jobs.colostate.edu/postings/155510.
Emailed or mailed applications will not be accepted.
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates.
When you apply, please indicate that you are responding to the posting on Conservation Job Board.
Category | General / Stewardship, Restoration |
Tags | Environmental Consulting |