Field Crew Leader - Training

Full job description Position Location Pohakuloa Training Area, Hawaii


Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person


Research Professional Position Yes


Posting Number ******** AP


Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional


Classification Title Prof/Indiv Contrib I


Number of Vacancies Work Hours/Week 40


Proposed Annual Salary Range $45,000 to $50,000


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Description of Work Unit CEMML is a research, education and service unit within the Warner College of Natural Resources at 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


Position Summary A Botanical Field Crew Leader position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML), to be assigned at Pohakuloa Training Area, (PTA), Hawaii. This position coordinates and implements natural resources actions to manage botanical resources at PTA, including 19 plant species listed as threatened or endangered under the federal Endangered Species Act. PTA is a 133,000-acre Army training facility located on Hawaii Island at 2,000-8000 feet elevation in the saddle region between Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa volcanoes. Position is contingent upon funding for continued CSU support for natural resource management on PTA.


The Botanical Field Crew Leader implements natural resource management actions in the field such as rare plant surveys, monitoring, seed collection, and outplanting of federally listed species, as well as habitat improvement and vegetation monitoring. The Botanical Field Crew Leader will assist with scheduling field tasks and ensures that projects are implemented to protocol standards by the field biologist team. The Botanical Field Crew Leader is responsible to coordinate daily activities with the team to ensure all required data, maps, equipment, supplies, and vehicles are available and prepared for daily field work.


Required Job Qualifications BS/BA in botany, environmental science, natural resource management, or related applied sciences. Experience with monitoring and managing rare plants and vegetation. Experience working with rare, threatened, and/or endangered plants. Experience with Global Positioning System (GPS) and field navigation. Ability to conduct strenuous field work on extremely rugged terrain. Demonstrated experience with Geographic Information Systems (GIS) including data entry and data management, analysis, and map creation. Proficient with data management using computer programs such as MS Excel and Access. 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; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Preferred Job Qualifications Experience working with rare, threatened, and/or endangered plants in Hawaii. Experience with native plant restoration, including seed collection, propagation, greenhouse management, preparing planting sites, out-planting, and maintenance of sites and plants. Demonstrated experience coordinating/leading field crews. Experience with chemical and mechanical control techniques for invasive plant species. Good oral and written communication skills. Knowledge of databases to enter and maintain records. Experience working on a military installation or previous military. Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles. Diversity Statement Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department's commitment to diversity and inclusion.


Essential Duties
Job Duty Category Project Management


Duty/Responsibility Assist in training field staff in field techniques, data entry, and equipment use and maintenance. Assist with scheduling field tasks. Assist with data management and perform quality control on data recorded/entered by the team. Implement established safety procedures and provide feedback to improve safety program. Percentage Of Time 20%


Job Duty Category Field activities and data collection


Duty/Responsibility Oversee and lead botanical field biologists to Implement protocols and Standard Operating Procedures to monitor and manage botanical resources. Responsible for coordination with team members to ensure all required data, maps, equipment, supplies, and vehicles are available and prepared for the field day. Brief team members on daily field tasks and ensure work pace to meet quarterly progress goals. Be flexible in assignments as well as work schedule. Camping at remote work sites for up to three nights at a time. Field work in high hazard areas to include live-fire impact area when escorted by Explosive Ordnance Disposal personnel or like contractor. Percentage Of Time 70%


Job Duty Category Leadership


Duty/Responsibility Provide feedback to Supervisor on status of botanical resources, emergent threats/issues, and recommended courses of action/management. Provide feedback on performance of individual field biologists. Resolve isolated or minor interpersonal issues within the crew. Percentage Of Time 10%


Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than July 1, 2024, for full consideration. 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). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:
Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the 'Cover Letter' slot. Resume Transcripts (for each degree earned that is listed under qualifications) uploaded in the 'Official Transcripts' or 'Unofficial Transcripts' slot. Degree Conferral (copy of diploma if transcripts do not include confirmation that degree was awarded) uploaded in the 'Other' slot. References – please include within your application contact information for 3 professional references including at least one supervisor. References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.


Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver's License, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC). Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment.


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