Posting Detail Information Working TitleRange & Training Land Assessment (RTLA) Tech Position LocationFort Stewart, GA Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person Research Professional Position Posting Number202500467AP Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional Classification TitleResearch Associate I Number of Vacancies1 Work Hours/Week40 Proposed Annual Salary Range$50,000 - $62,000 Employee Benefits Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact. + Review our detailed benefits information here. 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We provide technical support, conduct applied research, and offer career development and learning opportunities to support resource stewardship. We collaborate with our sponsors and within CSU to resolve complex environmental issues, leaving a legacy of science-based decisions that sustain our resources for future generations. To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/. Position Summary A Range and Training Land Assessment ( RTLA ) Technician (Research Associate I, Special) position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands, to be assigned at Fort Stewart, Georgia, in support for the US Army Sustainable Range Program ( SRP )/Integrated Training Area Management ( ITAM ) program. This position entails day-to-day administrative tasks, planning, performing, and product preparation of qualitative and quantitative land assessment surveys in support of identifying areas for training land development through Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance ( LRAM ) projects, monitoring LRAM projects, monitoring military training assets and training areas, range GPS data collection, and identifying suitable land conditions for conducting specific Army training exercises. Survey findings will be reported to the on-site RTLA Coordinator and accompanied with digital photography and GPS data identifying LRAM project areas and/or specific landscape conditions required for training missions. Additionally, this position requires assisting with preparing materials and products for the ITAM program and Army units training at Fort Stewart. Required Job Qualifications + BS/BA in Natural Resources Management to include Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Forestry, or closely related field. + Experience in field sampling and data management. + Experience with vegetation and soils in the southeastern US. + Must have a valid driver’s license and be able to obtain US government driver’s license. + Must be able to work both independently and as part of a team and be able to work in inclement weather such as hot and humid summer. + Must demonstrate U.S. employment eligibility; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Preferred Job Qualifications + Two years’ experience in forest and vegetation inventory and/or natural resources assessments. + Demonstrated knowledge of Global Positioning System ( GPS ) and Geographic Information System ( GIS ) techniques and data development. + Experience with vegetation and field data collection, analysis and report preparation. + Experience operating personal computer workstations. + Excellent written and oral communication skills. + Excellent organizational skills. + Strong team and motivational skills. + Comfortable working both outside and in an office setting. Essential Duties Job Duty CategoryITAM Duty/Responsibility Assist Fort Stewart’s ITAM RTLA component in assessing and monitoring range and training lands to maximize the capability and sustainability in order to meet the Army training and testing mission. Assessments include studies on vegetation, geomorphologic features, land condition, and land use and impact data of Fort Stewart and other variables. Percentage Of Time70 Job Duty CategoryData Management/GIS Duty/Responsibility Use of GPS equipment, field computers, office computers, Microsoft Office software as well as ESRI GIS software, Trimble TerraSync and Pathfinder Office software is required for data collection and management. Provide the ITAM program with GIS / GPS support as directed. Percentage Of Time15 Job Duty CategoryEquipment Maintenance Duty/Responsibility Maintain field equipment to include researching equipment needs for purchase and soliciting quotes. Conduct basic preventative maintenance checks and services on ATVs and work trucks. Percentage Of Time5 Job Duty CategorySupervisory Duty/Responsibility Supervise seasonal/temporary RTLA employees Percentage Of Time5 Job Duty CategorySRA Support Duty/Responsibility Provide SRA Support. Develop and update products for ITAMs SRA component. Percentage Of Time2.5 Job Duty CategoryOther Duties Duty/Responsibility Fulfill other duties and assignments as necessary to fulfill the mission of the ITAM components including RTLA , LRAM , GIS and Range Division, as approved and directed by the Contracting Officer Technical Representative ( COTR ). Percentage Of Time2.5 Application Details Special Instructions to Applicants CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution. 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