Research and Monitoring Crew Leader (Open Pool)
Company: Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: March 14, 2025
Job Description:
Research and Monitoring Crew Leader (Open Pool)Working Title:
Research and Monitoring Crew Leader (Open Pool)Position Location:
Fort Collins, COWork Location: Position is fully
in-office/in-personResearch Professional Position: YesPosting
Number: 202402032APPosition Type: Admin Professional/ Research
ProfessionalProposed Annual Salary Range: $44,023 to $50,150
commensurate with experienceEmployee 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, commitment to diversity, equity
and inclusion, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can
thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.To ensure full
consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on
[insert deadline].Description of Work Unit: The Department of
Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at Colorado State University is
interdisciplinary with programs of emphasis in forestry, fire
science, fire management, natural resource policy/planning,
rangeland ecology, and restoration ecology. The Department offers
undergraduate majors in Forestry, Rangeland Ecology, and Natural
Resources Management in addition to Master of Science and Doctor of
Philosophy degrees, and a Master's in Natural Resource Stewardship
degree.Position Summary: The Colorado Forest Restoration Institute
at Colorado State University is hiring experienced crew leaders
(Temporary Administrative Professional) to assist with field data
collection and management in support of our research and monitoring
field studies. Crew leaders oversee crews of 2-4 technicians to
ensure safe, efficient, and high-quality data collection while
operating in backcountry forest landscapes. These are full-time
positions from April through October 2025, with potential for
extension dependent upon funding. Crews work 10-hour field days,
frequently traveling overnight for 4-day or 8-day trips and camping
near field sites. Benefits include competitive health insurance
options and per diem when traveling.Required Job
Qualifications:
- B.S. in Ecology, Forestry, Natural Resource Management, or a
related field of study and demonstration of 2 or more seasons of
related field experience, or M.S. degree in a related field of
study and demonstration of 1 or more seasons of related field
experience.
- Coursework and/or experience measuring trees and forest
characteristics, fuels, herbaceous vegetation, and working
outdoors.
- Coursework and/or experience identifying vascular plants.
- Ability to transport a 30+ pound pack while hiking off-trail up
to 5 miles on rough terrain at 5,000-12,000 feet in elevation.
- Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a
driver's license by the employment start date.Preferred Job
Qualifications:
- One or more seasons of leadership experience with demonstrated
ability to plan for logistics of field work and train, supervise,
schedule, and safely oversee crew members in field data
collection.
- Two or more years of experience implementing diverse
ecological, forestry, and fuels field sampling methods, and
knowledge of sampling equipment, procedures and QA/QC
protocols.
- Experience safely conducting fieldwork in remote locations,
preferably in Colorado or dry western forests, including navigating
across arduous terrain with topographic maps, compass, and GPS
technology.
- Demonstrated proficiency identifying vascular plants to species
both by sight and using dichotomous keys.
- Basic proficiency using ArcGIS software to create maps.
- Experience with data entry and data Quality Assurance/Quality
Control protocols to support ecological and forestry research.
- High-quality oral and written communication skills with keen
attention to detail.
- Ability to implement inclusion practices for effective
communication across cultural boundaries.Diversity Statement:
Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are
expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment
to diversity and inclusion.Special Instructions to Applicants:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement
to be considered for hire. Mailed or emailed applications will not
be accepted. Upload each of the items below individually as a Word
Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf):
- Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each
qualification described in the announcement).
- Resume
- Transcripts (for each degree earned that is listed under
qualifications).
- Degree Conferral (copy of diploma if transcripts do not include
confirmation that degree was awarded).
- References - please include within your application contact
information for 3 professional references including at least one
supervisor.Conditions of Employment: Pre-employment Criminal
Background Check (required for new hires).EEO Statement: Colorado
State University is committed to providing an environment that is
free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed,
color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender,
disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its
employment, programs, services and activities.
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