Job Description
The following is a Promotional Announcement and not a vacant position.
Essential Job Duties
Research
- Develop protocols or expand existing protocols when necessary.
- Prepare for, conduct, and complete post-data collection wrap-up of botanical field work on Botany/Vegetation Ecology Team projects.
- Create reports and other deliverables independently, with final review by supervisor.
Supervision
- Interview and hire hourly field technicians; act as a field crew lead or crew manager and trainer; supervise seasonal botany field technicians, student employees, interns and/or volunteers during field work.
Project Management
- Make decisions on scope, prioritization, and safe execution on field work with no oversight.
- Assist with training and work flows for new projects.
- Meet with project sponsors to determine a scope of work, create a budget for proposed work, and propose new work through proposal writing with supervision.
- Represent CNHP at meetings and conferences.
Administrative
- Participate thoughtfully in unit management tasks expected of all CNHP employees, including participation in monthly staff meetings, involvement in the bi-annual CNHP Partners Meeting and other administrative duties as needed.
Other Duties as Assigned
Decision Making
- Make decisions on project scope and the budget of projects.
- Make decisions on scope, prioritization, and safe execution of field work with no oversight, following a detailed protocol of their own creation.
- Coordinate with field staff to determine which sites to sample on any given day and advise crews on safety concerns as well as provide guidance to field teams on navigating on roads, trails, and across un-traveled terrain.
- Suggest improvements to projects and communicate ideas to sponsors.
- Assist the team leader (supervisor) in creating an annual field work plan given project prioritization.
Supervision
The position may supervise hourly technicians, interns, and/or volunteers on project tasks.
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.
- Willingness and ability to work extended and nontraditional hours, travel extensively during the field season, car camp, and hike long distances of 6+ miles per day while carrying loads of up to 40 pounds, in variable outdoor conditions including inclement weather, rugged terrain, heat or cold, insects, and other natural hazards, with a strong commitment to team safety.
Salary Range
$56,250 - $73,000
Minimum Qualifications
- Completed B.S. or B.A. degree from an accredited university and three years of relevant professional experience OR a Master's degree completed in the field of Natural Resources, Ecology, Botany or a related field.
- Experience using dichotomous botanical keys and field guides to identify plant species and familiarity with the major angiosperm plant families in the Rocky Mountain region.
- Proficient with Microsoft Excel and Microsoft Word.
- Ability to work both independently and with a team of diverse individuals and ability to maintain effective working relationships.
- Demonstrated organizational, time management, and problem-solving skills; ability to handle complex tasks with a high degree of accuracy and attention to detail.
- Effective oral and written communication skills.
Salary Range
Required Application Documents
To apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Employee 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, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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.
