Botanical Monitoring Specialist - Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii

at  Colorado State University

DESCRIPTION OF WORK UNIT

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 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

The Botanical Monitoring Specialist position is located at Pohakuloa Training Area, (PTA), Hawaii. This position coordinates and implements natural resources actions to manage botanical resources at PTA, including 19 plant species listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. PTA is a 133,000-acre Army training facility located on Hawaii Island at 2,000-8000 feet elevation in the saddle region between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes. Position is contingent upon funding for continued CSU support for natural resource management on PTA.
The Botanical Monitoring Specialist assists with developing and implementing plans and protocols for monitoring and managing botanical resources on PTA with an emphasis on rare plants and associated threat management. The Specialist assists with developing project goals and objectives and assists with developing priorities and work schedules to ensure performance goals are met across the Botanical Program. The Specialist manages botanical program data using GIS and other data management and statistical software to manage, summarize and analyze data. The specialist assists with interpretation of data analyses for report writing. The Specialist will perform field tasks up to 50% of the time.
Work location is dependent on the needs of the partner/project/role. In some instances, positions may require staff to be fully in-person. In other instances, hybrid or remote arrangements may be possible. This position will require the incumbent to be fully in-person.

REQUIRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• BS/BA in botany, biology, environmental science, natural resource management, or related plant science.
• Three years’ experience with rare plant/vegetation monitoring, including developing and implementing protocols for monitoring plant populations.
• Experience with rare plant management, including in project planning, design, and implementation.
• Demonstrated experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including data entry and management, analysis, map creation.
• Proficient with data management and basic statistical analysis using computer programs.
• High proficiency in scientific/technical writing.
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.
• 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.

PREFERRED JOB QUALIFICATIONS

• Master’s Degree in botany, biology, environmental science, natural resource management, or related field.
• Two years of experience in program/project management.
• Experience supervising/leading teams.
• Experience working with threatened and endangered plants, in Hawaii.
• Experience with climate change and adaptation for rare plants and vegetation communities.
• Experience with statistical analyses, data modelling, and proficiency in R.
• Experience with Global Positioning System (GPS) and field navigation.
• Ability to conduct strenuous field work on extremely rugged terrain.
• Experience with chemical and mechanical control techniques for invasive plant species.
• Experience participating in public education or outreach events.
• Experience working on a military installation or previous military.

Please refer the Job description for details