Vegetation Team Technical Support Operator

Position Summary

A Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) Vegetation Management Work Crew (Technical/Support I) position is available at Schofield Barracks, HI with Colorado State University (CSU) and the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (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.

For full consideration, please apply by November 27, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT).

Essential Job Duties

• Conduct vegetation management activities supporting the Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) component of the Army's Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) Program at Schofield Barracks, Oahu, Hawaii.
• Operate vegetation management equipment, including brush hogs, weed trimmers, and chainsaws.
• Use manual tools, including shovels, root rakes, pick axes, and brush axes, to support vegetation management and land rehabilitation activities.

Conditions of Employment

• Ability to work in-person at Schofield Barracks on the Island of Oahu. Remote work is not available with this position.
• Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires).
• Must have and maintain a valid driver's license throughout the course of employment.
• 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.

Supervision: No supervisory duties.

Minimum Qualifications

• A High school Diploma, GED, or equivalent.
• At least six months of experience operating and maintaining handheld power equipment (such as trimmers, tillers, and chainsaws), manual tools (such as shovels, root rakes, pick axes, and brush axes), and pickup trucks with and without trailers.
• Physically able to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor under all weather conditions (e.g., heat and humidity).
• Able to lift 40 pounds repeatedly without assistance.
• Be able to follow directions, work collectively with others as a team, and maintain safe working standards.
• Proficient verbal and written English communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge and experience in work site revegetation, land clearing, site preparation, and soil stabilization.
• Experience with land rehabilitation, horizontal construction techniques, and erosion control practices.
• Experience working on a military installation to assist in assessing training land conditions.

Pay and benefits

Additional Information: Salary Range $50,000-$60,000

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.

Resume/CV

Employee Benefits

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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.
• 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.