Job Description

Position Summary:

CEMML seeks a temporary, part-time Non-Student Hourly employee for a nine-month appointment supporting natural resource program management at Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii. Duties include conservation planning, regulatory compliance support, and coordination with program staff.

Pay: $58.00 per hour.
Appointment duration: Nine months.
Schedule: Part time; hours coordinated with the supervisor.
Full consideration date: October 7, 2026.

CEMML is a research, education, and service unit within CSU’s Warner College of Natural Resources that supports natural and cultural resource management on military and other public lands.

Essential Job Duties:

Support natural resource conservation activities and cooperative agreement requirements.
Assist with work plans, budgets, schedules, and regulatory compliance.
Provide technical guidance and coordinate assigned activities with CEMML and Army personnel.

Conditions of Employment:

Employment is contingent upon available funding and completion of applicable CSU background screening and installation-access requirements.

Supervision:

This position reports to David Jones, Principal Investigator, Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML).

Minimum Qualifications:

Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, biology, or a related field.
Relevant experience in natural resource program management and threatened or endangered species conservation.
Knowledge of the Endangered Species Act and experience supporting environmental compliance.
Ability to communicate effectively and coordinate assigned work.

Preferred Qualifications:

Experience supporting natural resource management on military lands.
Familiarity with Hawaiian ecosystems and threatened or endangered species.
Experience implementing Biological Opinions and coordinating conservation work with agency partners.

Salary Range

$58.00 per hour

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.

No Documents Required

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. 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.

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.