Position Title: Senior Wildlife Biologist

Job Level: Entry-level

Location/Installation: Beale Air Force Base (AFB), California

# of Positions Available: 1

Annual Salary Range: $65,000 - $85,000

Position Summary

Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) is hiring a Senior Wildlife Biologist to join a team of natural resource professionals supporting installation needs at Beale Air Force Base (AFB), California. This is a field and office-based position that will manage the implementation of a variety of projects identified in the Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) for the installation. This position will focus on avian identification, data collection, habitat analysis, and project management. The incumbent will interpret management policies of the Air Force as they pertain to the management of natural resources in general, and endangered species in particular. Position will help oversee CEMML staff and subcontractor activities at Beale AFB. Primary duties will include the performance of work requiring advanced biological knowledge and requiring consistent exercise of discretion and judgment. Work location is at Beale AFB, Yuba County, California.

Beale AFB is an approximately 23,000-acre installation located in Yuba County, California. The base is located east of Marysville and Yuba City, about 40 miles north of Sacramento in the rolling hills of northern California.

Position contingent upon funding.

Duties/Responsibilities include:

• This position serves as a liaison between the ANGRC Directorate and subordinate divisions. They will interpret ANG operational needs into roadmaps, workflows, and standard operating procedures.
• Develop and execute plans for integrating day-to-day and long-range projects and actions.
• Draft responses to correspondence, prepare briefings, and support executive-level communications.
• Provide expert guidance on operational policies and strategic planning.
• Manage systems such as Task Management Tool (TMT), Defense Travel System (DTS), and Network Account Management Tool (NAMS).
• Maintain office procedures, records, and classified/unclassified document control.
• Coordinate travel, requisition supplies, and manage logistics for ANGRC leadership.
• Conduct research and analysis to support policy development and strategic initiatives.
• Prepare reports and presentations for internal and external stakeholders.
• Collaborate with other specialists to conduct studies and evaluate program operations.
• Create and edit complex documents using word processing, spreadsheet, database, and graphic software.
• Maintain and update databases and spreadsheets for tracking project status and deliverables.
• Develop procedures for office automation tasks and resolve technical formatting issues.

Minimum Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife biology or closely related area and at least 5 years of post-degree experience in field biology (terrestrial and/or aquatic wildlife issues including species biology, species habitat requirements, and ecology, especially for endangered species) OR a related Master’s degree with 3 years of post-graduate relevant work experience.
• Strong California avian background with experience conducting avian surveys for burrowing owl, black rail, tricolored blackbird, and/or Swainson’s hawk as well as experience conducting all species point counts for songbirds.
• Experience performing wildlife surveys with the flora and fauna of central/northern California or nearby areas.
• Experience writing and reviewing survey memos and technical reports.
• Knowledge of federal, state and local laws, regulations and requirements regarding environmental protections (e.g., Sikes Act, Clean Water Act, Endangered Species Act, Migratory Bird Treaty Act, NEPA, etc.).
• Experience with ArcGIS 10.6 or higher or ArcPro, including map composition, data analysis, and preparation of metadata files.
• Ability to work in harsh environments (temperatures > 100 degrees in the summer and near-freezing temperatures in the winter), walk long distances on uneven ground.
• Excellent written and oral communication skills.
• Demonstrated experience working on military lands.
• Experience supporting Integrated Natural Resource Management Plan development and projects for the Department of Defense.
• The successful candidate must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC)
• The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the United States by proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position
• Must possess a valid drivers license or the ability to obtain one by position start date

Preferred Requirements

• Master’s degree in wildlife biology or closely related area and at least 5 years of experience in field biology (terrestrial and/or aquatic wildlife issues including species biology, species habitat requirements, and ecology, especially for endangered species)
• Experience providing avian management recommendations.
• Experience planning, conducting, presenting, and tracking annual wildlife surveys.
• Experience writing, reviewing, and supporting the development of consultation and permitting documents (e.g., NEPA biological assessments, environmental assessments, Clean Water Act 404/401 permits, etc.).
• Experience verifying and delineating wetlands using USACE data sheets.
• Experience preparing ESA section 7 consultations for the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and National Marine Fisheries Service.
• Experience monitoring construction sites for compliance with environmental regulations.
• Experience identifying Best Management Practices (BMP) to avoid impacts on natural resources and to comply with environmental regulations.

About CEMML

CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University (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/

Application Instructions

For full consideration, apply by: 11/03/25

Link to the full description and application instructions (Open Pool): Colorado State University Employment Opportunities | Senior Wildlife Biologist

Employee Benefits:
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