LRAM Vegetation Management Technician - Summer Hand Crew Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson, Alaska

Position Summary

Three Land Rehabilitation and Management (LRAM) Vegetation Management Technician (Temporary Hourly) positions are available with Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) located at Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER), Alaska.

These positions are part of the LRAM summer hand crew. LRAM hand crews are hired to conduct training area improvements in support of the Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program at JBER in Alaska. Field crews will be responsible for forest thinning, hazard tree removal, trail clearing, and other duties as assigned to help open and maintain training area access. Support will be completed using chainsaws, brush cutters, hand tools, and other light equipment. Overnight camping trips and travel by small aircraft, all-terrain vehicles, and/or riverboats may be required to access remote sites.

Positions will last 4 to 9 months, depending on funding, and will start between May and June 2026. The length of the season is dependent upon weather conditions and available funding; however, employment will not exceed 9 months. Crews typically work four 10-hour days each week and most camping supplies will be provided for projects requiring remote camping. Travel expenses to Alaska will not be paid, and no housing or per diem will be provided; applicants are responsible for securing housing and arriving daily at the assigned installation, though transportation will be provided to individual work sites.

Locations

Joint Base Elmendorf-Richardson (JBER) is located near Anchorage, AK and comprised of over 84,000 acres, stretching from northern Anchorage to Palmer, Alaska.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent
• At least three (3) months of experience utilizing manual hand tools and handheld power equipment (e.g., trimmers, brush cutters, chainsaws, etc.)
• At least three (3) months of experience performing operational maintenance and inspections on all tools and equipment (e.g., checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades, changing/replacing batteries, lubricating equipment, and making necessary adjustments, etc.)
• Ability to follow directions, work collectively with others in a team dynamic, and maintain safe working standards
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds repeatedly without assistance.
• Ability to walk long distances in adverse terrain and weather conditions
• Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain and maintain a driver's license by employment start date
• Must be able to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check and motor vehicle check
• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain and maintain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance
• Must be eligible to work in the United States by the proposed start date. CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position

Prefered Qualifications

• One (1) year or more of experience utilizing manual hand tools and handheld power equipment
• One (1) year or more experience performing operational maintenance and inspections on all tools and equipment
• Completion of a chainsaw training course.
• Experience or education in forestry or similar discipline
• Experience operating all-terrain vehicles and driving 4x4 vehicles with trailers.
• Experience navigating with maps, GPS, and compasses.
• Experience working on military lands

Pay Rate

Technician salary starts at $22.00 per hour and is commensurate with experience, qualifications, and work location. Continuation of these positions is dependent on the receipt of funding from the sponsor for ITAM efforts at JBER in Alaska.

Applications must include the following

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three References - One must be a current or former supervisor
• Unofficial copy of high school, GED, and/or college transcripts

Application materials will be accepted until the positions are filled.

Employee Benefits

• 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.
• 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.

Salary Range

22-30

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.

Cover Letter, Resume/CV, Transcripts

Employee Benefits

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