ECDP Natural Resources Technician - Hill Air Force Base/UTTR, UT

Colorado State University - Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands

Layton, Utah

Job Type	Permanent
Salary	$21 per hour
Deadline	Mar 13, 2026
Experience	0 - 1 years

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Position Summary

The CEMML Early-Career Development Program at Colorado State University is hiring a Natural Resources Technician position to support natural resource management activities at Hill Air Force Base/Utah Test and Training Range, UT. The Technician will assist Natural Resources Program personnel in providing support in upholding the Hill AFB mission. The Natural Resource Program at Hill AFB manages nearly 966,100 acres of Air Force lands. This management primarily takes place at the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR) located along the borders of Box Elder and Tooele Counties in the West Desert of northwestern Utah, roughly 104.6 kilometers west of Salt Lake City.

Specific duties of the Technician position include but are not limited to:

• Wildlife Surveys – avian point counts, mist netting and bird banding, eagle and raptor nest observations, burrowing owl nest observations, small mammal trapping, and herptile trapping.

• Vegetation Surveys – hybrid vegetation transects and hoop vegetation transects.

• Camera Trapping – wildlife guzzler cameras and kit fox scent stations

• Equipment Maintenance/Facility – wildlife guzzler instillation, wildlife guzzler preservation, campground maintenance, hiking trail upkeep, and survey equipment maintenance.

• Housing provided during the workweek.

o When space is available, the Technician will have access to a private bedroom including a shared bathroom and kitchen area with one additional technician at the Oasis Housing Facility located on the UTTR.

o In the rare event that facility housing is not available due to military personnel occupation (typically no longer a week at a time), the technician will be provided with a camping trailer or tent.

• Workdays are approximately 10 hours per day and typically 4 days per week (Monday-Thursday).

• Workhours may vary throughout the day and are subject to change depending on the time of year and survey needs.

This is a non‑student hourly position, not to exceed 90 days.

Full Consideration Date is 13 March at 11:59 pm.

Brief Work Unit Description

CEMML’s Early-career Development Program provides students, recent graduates, and early-career professionals the opportunity to learn more about land management in the military and federal lands context. ECDP positions are the perfect opportunity to build connections, be mentored, and gain hands-on experience. Working under the guidance of seasoned natural or cultural resource professionals, participants learn practical applications and techniques. Participants contribute to conservation efforts and increase their understanding of the regulatory framework and the complexities of managing natural and cultural resources.

Position Location: Hill Air Force Base/Utah Test and Training Range, UT

Hill Air Force Base (AFB) is located between Ogden and Salt Lake City. The area is known for year-round activities, including skiing, hiking, boating, extreme sports, fishing and hunting, with four distinct seasons, low humidity and moderate snow fall in the valley. From Hobson House and the historic railroad shop on Hill AFB to archaeological sites on the Utah Test and Training Range (UTTR), the Cultural Resources Program at Hill AFB manages resources on nearly one million acres of land in locations that span three states, including Utah, Wyoming, and Nevada. The Air Force has a dual mission of maintaining national defense while protecting historic buildings, archaeological sites, artifacts, and other resources that are important to our national heritage as required by federal law.

To learn more about CEMML’s contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

Essential Job Duties

Wildlife surveys
Vegetation surveys
Camera trapping
Equipment Maintenance/Facility

Office-based tasks can include data entry and management, public outreach, preparing site forms, writing technical reports, compliance documents, database and data management, spatial analysis, and/or preparing correspondence and other documentation.

Conditions of Employment

Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires).
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; the department will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.
Must be able to pass criteria for obtaining a Department of Defense Biometric Identification System (DBIDS) card
Must be able to work long hours independently in remote, rugged field conditions under harsh weather conditions.

Supervision

None

Minimum Qualifications

Pursuing a B.S. in natural resources-, cultural resources-, ecosystem science-, or environmental policy-related field (at least a senior standing).
At least 3 months and no more than 3 years of relevant experience, which may include internships, fieldwork, seasonal jobs, volunteer work, or applied coursework.

Preferred Qualifications

Currently enrolled or holder of a Graduate Degree in natural resources-, biology-, or environmental science-related fields.
Experience collecting field data and entering data in paper or digital forms.
Experience using GPS equipment to collect field data.
Experience flora and/or fauna monitoring or management (specify taxa/ecosystem/regions of prior experience).
Experience with threatened and endangered/sensitive species monitoring and management.
Experience performing habitat restoration or invasive species management.
Experience with manual labor using powered tools and heavy equipment such as chainsaws, weed-eaters, mowers, tractors, ATVs/UTVs etc.
Experience working in southwestern U.S. ecosystems
Proficiency with GIS software (e.g., ArcGIS) and database management.

Salary Range

$21.00 / hourly

Required Application Documents

To apply, please upload the following applicant documents via the Workday link:

https://csusystem.wd12.myworkdayjobs.com/fortcollins_careers/job/Layton-UT/ECDP-Natural-Resources-Technician---Hill-AFB-UTTR_R2026102086

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Employee Benefits

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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.