Natural Resources Technician - Early Career Development Program - RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, England

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) Early Career Development Program (ECDP) at Colorado State University is hiring a Natural Resources Technician to support natural resource (NR) management activities at RAF Mildenhall, Suffolk, England, a U.S. Air Force installation. The NR technician will provide support to the environmental staff at RAF Mildenhall, and 100% of the work will be conducted on U.S. military lands. They will be responsible for implementing and coordinating conservation and habitat management projects in support of Air Force environmental stewardship goals.

The Natural Resources Technician will assist with avian monitoring/surveys, vegetation surveys, sensitive species monitoring, invasive species monitoring, environmental education events, GIS, and various data management activities. Overall, this role requires a strong desire to expand field skills (biology, botany, forestry, rangeland, etc.). A successful candidate will have the ability to work both independently, and collaboratively with military personnel, contractors, and conservation partners.

This position is part of CEMML's Early-career Development Program (ECDP) which bridges academic training and professional practice by providing hands‐on, mentored internships and early‐career positions supporting federal lands management.

Essential Job Duties:

• Natural Resources – Avian surveys, vegetation surveys, vegetation management, bat surveys (acoustic monitoring), acoustic monitoring data analysis (Kaleidoscope Pro, SonoBat)
• Outreach activities - supporting events such as Earth Day and the Summer Reading Program, as well as working with various partners. This often includes helping plan and deliver events, running booths, leading planting sessions, and occasionally showcasing live reptiles, insects, and similar educational materials.
• Document management – QA/QC for correct file naming conventions, folder organization, public document search/retrieval, document scanning, document shredding.

Conditions of Employment:

• MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT UNDER NATO STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT
• MUST BE STATIONED AT DUTY LOCATION FOR ENTIRE DURATION OF POSITION
• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment by CSU.
• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).
• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the proposed start date.
• Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

• ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT UNDER NATO STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT
• Pursuing or completed bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology, ecology, botany, ecosystem sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 months of related experience (Biology, Ecology, Botany, Rangeland, Forestry,...).
• Familiarity with US military customs and courtesies.
• Professional experience conducting avian and mammalian field surveys.
• Basic geoprocessing and cartography using GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS) and database management tools.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Completed bachelor’s degree or higher in wildlife biology, ecology, botany, ecosystem sciences, or a related field.
• Experience working or living on US military installations.
• Experience working with state or federal environmental agencies (USFWS, USDA, NOAA, etc.).
• Experience reviewing and understanding compliance documents for federal environmental regulations (e.g., ESA, NEPA, Sikes Act).

Required Application Documents:

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.

• Cover Letter
• Resume/CV

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.

Background Check Policy Statement:

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.

EEO:

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.