Regional Biosecurity Plan (RBP) Technician

  • Hourly Job Opportunity

POSITION LOCATION: Asan, Guam

POSITION DURATION: 9 Months

# of POSITIONS AVAILABLE: 2

Position Summary

A part-time appointment for a qualified Regional Biosecurity Plan (RBP) Technician position 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. The RBP Intern will support the implementation of the Biosecurity Plan through various tasks, which includes the following:

  • Conducting early detection surveys (EDS), which consist of presence/absence surveys of all taxa (small mammals, arthropods, herpetofauna, and plants) on military training and staging areas.
  • Assisting with the management of coconut rhinoceros beetle (CRB) and high-risk invasive weeds. CRB work includes baiting, removal, trap maintenance, and breeding site surveys, whereas vegetation management includes mechanical and chemical control methods of species such as skunk vine and itchgrass.
  • Conducting biosecurity inspections of military cargo for non-training events in support of US Navy Joint Region Marianas to ensure that military vehicles, equipment, and supplies comply with military sanitation guidelines.
  • Recording and entering field data using smartphones and computer tablets.
  • Operating gas and battery power tools including bush cutters, chainsaws, and hedgers.

There will likely be opportunities to assist with other ecological tasks, including surveys for endangered species and rapid response to biosecurity issues.

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.

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Required Job Qualifications

  • Ability to work in-person at the Asan office, Guam.
  • Minimum of a High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
  • Knowledge of invasive species on Guam.
  • Must be able to work during nights, weekends, and holidays whenever necessary.
  • 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

  • Experience conducting fieldwork and accurately recording, entering, and proofing data.
  • At least 3-6 months of work experience with agriculture, invasive species-control, or natural resources.
  • Experience conducting invasive species management utilizing chemical, cultural, biological and/or mechanical control techniques.
  • Experience using smart phones or other devices to collect or manage information for work related tasks.
  • Experience operating gas and battery power tools and other mechanical or hand tools.
  • Experience applying herbicide and/or insecticide.
  • Ability to take photographs and collect samples of plants, insects, and animals for identification. 
  • Familiar with DoD/Navy environmental, biosecurity, and safety regulations.

Compensation

Hourly pay range is $20/hour, commensurate with experience.

Application

Applications must include the following:

  • Cover Letter
  • Resume
  • 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.