The Natural Resources Technician will assist with various aspects of the Cape Canaveral Space Force Station (SFS) Environmental Program with a focus on population assessments and population monitoring. This position is in-person, full-time, Monday-Friday for the full duration. 

Duration: NTE 215 working days

General tasks may include, but are not limited to:

• Wildlife surveys and/or management
• Threatened and endangered species monitoring and/or management
• Field-data collection, entry, and/or management
• Writing and editing technical reports
• Data analysis and/or mapping using ArcGIS
• Update and/or maintain plan (Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan, site inspections and/or monitoring, Survey123, ArcGIS Field Maps, Avenza Maps, or other data form development

Specific duties may include, but are not limited to: 

• Sea turtle nest density and productivity monitoring
• Florida scrub-jay population assessments including assisting with banding individuals
• Southeastern beach mouse population assessments using game cameras and/or track tubes
• Bat monitoring through acoustic detectors and maintaining the detectors
• Shorebird monitoring including nesting and wintering seasons
• Gopher tortoise conservation
• Assist with reviewing and updating the installation’s Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan

Required Job Qualifications:

• Must have an interest in pursuing a career in federal lands management.
• Pursuing a B.S. in natural resources-, cultural resources-, ecosystem science-, or environmental policy-related field (at least a sophomore standing).
• Experience using Microsoft Office Suite.
• Must have a valid driver’s license for operating federal vehicles.
• Must be able to pass a federal background investigation to obtain a Department of Defense Installation Access Pass.
• The successful candidate must demonstrate U.S. citizenship; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications:

• 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 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.
• Training and experience using GIS software.

Please note: The tasks and duties listed are potential and may change due to season, general weather, or changes to the management plan. Other things that may impact the tasks include personnel changes and site availability. Successful candidates will be flexible in assisting with tasks as assigned by the NRM; and they must understand that no two days may be alike and at times the daily tasks can change unpredictably.