Job Description

Position Summary:

The Natural Resource Specialist position works with Colorado State University's (CSU) Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML). The position supports the Air National Guard (ANG) Natural Resources Program and Pest Management Program across more than 186 installations in 54 states and territories by providing environmental compliance, technical expertise, and program management support. Responsibilities include reviewing projects and management plans, interpreting environmental regulations, supporting natural resource and pest management initiatives, and assisting installations in meeting environmental compliance requirements.

For full consideration, please apply by November 29, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT).

Essential Job Duties:

• Interpret and apply environmental regulations, including NEPA, ESA, CWA, MBTA, FIFRA, and other laws applicable to military installations.
• Conduct Environmental Impact Analysis Process (EIAP) (AF Form 813) reviews by evaluating project plans, construction drawings, and related documentation to assess potential impacts to natural resources resulting from the project and ensure compliance with applicable environmental regulations.
• Review and provide technical comments on natural resource surveys, biological assessments, environmental studies, Integrated Natural Resources Management Plans (INRMPs), and Integrated Pest Management (IPM) Plans.
• Track INRMP and survey update requirements.
• Track compliance with pesticide reporting and validation in the IPM Tracker.
• Participate in the Chesapeake Bay Action Team and assist ANG installations in the Chesapeake Bay watershed with annual Department of Defense (DoD) Chesapeake Bay data calls.
• Manage natural resource and pest management data, databases, and reporting systems, including ecological monitoring databases.
• Provide technical assistance and regulatory guidance to ANG installations and headquarters staff.

Conditions of Employment:

• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date; visa sponsorship is not available.
• Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Common Access Card (CAC); required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal background check to remain eligible for employment.
• Must be able to travel periodically to the ANGRC, ANG installations, meetings, conferences, and professional development events as required.
• Must have a valid driver's license (or the ability to obtain one by the employment start date).

Supervision:

This position will not supervise.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in natural resources, biology, environmental science, ecology, or a closely related field.
• A minimum of five years of professional experience in natural resources management, environmental compliance, environmental planning, or a related field.
• Demonstrated experience interpreting and applying environmental regulations, including the Endangered Species Act (ESA), Clean Water Act (CWA), Migratory Bird Treaty Act (MBTA), Federal Insecticide, Fungicide, and Rodenticide Act (FIFRA), and other federal natural resource compliance requirements.
• Experience interpreting project plans, construction drawings, engineering designs, or similar technical documents to assess potential impacts to natural resources and environmental compliance requirements.
• Experience with GIS, natural resource databases, and environmental data management systems.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience supporting DoD, National Guard, or other federal environmental or natural resource programs.
• Experience conducting or reviewing EIAP/AF Form 813 actions, NEPA documentation, and other environmental compliance reviews.
• Experience in development and implementation of IPMs; managing pesticide use reporting and compliance requirements; and interpreting and applying the FIFRA.
• Experience reviewing contractor-prepared environmental studies, biological assessments, natural resource surveys, and INRMPs.
• Experience coordinating with multiple stakeholders and providing technical assistance across geographically dispersed organizations.
• Experience supporting Chesapeake Bay watershed management, environmental planning, regulatory compliance, or related restoration initiatives.
• Experience entering, managing, and analyzing ecological monitoring data, including databases such as North American Bat Monitoring Program (NABat), Avian Knowledge Network (AKN), or similar systems.
  

Additional Information:

Work Location -- This position is based at the Air National Guard Readiness Center (ANGRC) at Joint Base Andrews, Maryland. Hybrid or fully remote work arrangements may be considered; however, preference will be given to candidates who can regularly report to the ANGRC.

Search Contact -- For inquiries about the position, please contact Jennie Anderson at jennie.anderson@colostate.edu.

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

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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. 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

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