BTS Technician Intern

  • Hourly Job Opportunity

POSITION LOCATION: Asan, Guam

POSITION DURATION: 9 Months

# of POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 1

Position Summary

A Brown Treesnake (BTS) Technician Internship opportunity is available with Colorado State University (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) 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. Remote work is not allowed for this position.

The BTS Technician Intern will support the CEMML-Guam invasive species program through various BTS management tasks on military lands in Guam. This internship will work closely with the CEMML BTS Biologist. Specific duties include:

  • Service and maintain toxicant bait tubes for BTS interdiction.
  • Prepare toxicant baits (acetaminophen) and maintain field equipment.
  • Conduct In-Cave night surveys and capture of BTS.
  • Collect morphometric data and conduct necropsy on captured BTS.
  • Record and proof field data using smartphones/tablets and GPS devices.
  • Operate gas/electric-powered and hand tools for vegetation control and trail maintenance.

There may be opportunities to assist with other invasive species related tasks as needed.

This position is duty stationed at the CEMML Joint Region Marianas (JRM) Area of Responsibility (AOR) Biosecurity Program office in Asan, Guam, a self-governing territory of the United States located 3,300 miles west of Hawaii and 1,500 miles east of the Philippines. Joint Region Marianas (JRM) was established in 2009 as the U.S. Navy and U.S. Air Force on Guam combined headquarters. While the Navy has numerous environmental protection programs in the region, a comprehensive biosecurity program to ensure protection of native plants and animals is a top priority.

Organization

CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources 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, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations.

Learn More About CEMML

Required Job Qualifications

  • Ability to work in-person at the Asan office, Guam.
  • Must have a minimum of a High School Diploma, GED or equivalent.
  • At least 24 credit hours working towards a degree in Biology or a related field.
  • Experience conducting field work and accurately recording, entering and proofing data.
  • Experience operating smartphone/tablet data collection applications and GPS devices.
  • Excellent oral and written communication skills.
  • Must be able to work during nights, weekends, and holidays.
  • 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 windy/rainy and on uneven terrain. Work is often conducted on hot, paved surfaces with little shade provided.
  • Must be able to work in a culturally diverse office and respect all Team members.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
  • Must be willing to submit for NACI background check to obtain a DoD Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card.  
  • 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.

Desirable Qualifications

  • At least 6 months of professional work experience in invasive species management, agriculture or other natural resources management.
  • Experience conducting invasive species management using mechanical, chemical, cultural or biological control methods.
  • Snake survey, capture and handling experience.
  • Experience operating gas/electric power and hand tools for vegetation management.
  • Experience working on military lands.

Compensation

Hourly pay range is $17 to $25/hour, commensurate with experience.

Application

Applications must include the following:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • Transcripts
  • 3 References

Submit your application via email to: [email protected].

Employee Benefits

Employee Benefits: Employee Benefit information can be found on HR’s Website at https://hr.colostate.edu/current-employees/benefits/  

Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.