Job Description

Posting Detail Information
Working Title Range and Training Land Assessment (RTLA) Technician - Fort Stewart, GA
Position Location Fort Stewart, GA
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position No
Posting Number 202501291AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title Technical/Support II
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week 40
Proposed Annual Salary Range $50,000 - $62,000
Employee Benefits
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Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/13/2025
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 http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.
Position Summary
A Range and Training Land Assessment (RTLA) Technician position is available with the Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands, to be assigned at Fort Stewart, Georgia, in support for the US Army Sustainable Range Program (SRP)/Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM) program. This position entails day-to-day administrative tasks, planning, performing, and product preparation of qualitative and quantitative land assessment surveys in support of identifying areas for training land development through Land Rehabilitation and Maintenance (LRAM) projects, monitoring LRAM projects, monitoring military training assets and training areas, range GPS data collection, and identifying suitable land conditions for conducting specific Army training exercises. Job may entail walking in woodland forests, grasslands, jurisdictional wetland and non-jurisdictional wet areas for period of full work day, carrying up to 25 pounds (small equipment) while walking, operating ATV type vehicles in these areas and able to use self-recovery actions with winch if needed, loading/unloading equipment up to 50 pounds, and the ability to use hand tools (shovel, machete) or power tools to perform duties as outlined in Scope of Work. Survey findings will be reported to the on-site RTLA Coordinator and accompanied with digital photography and GPS data identifying LRAM project areas and/or specific landscape conditions required for training missions. Additionally, this position requires assisting with preparing materials and products for the ITAM program and Army units training at Fort Stewart
Required Job Qualifications

• AS/AA in Natural Resources Management to include Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Forestry, or closely related field.
• Experience in field sampling and data management.
• Experience with vegetation and soils in the southeastern US.
• Must have a valid driver's license and be able to obtain US government driver's license.
• Must be able to complete duties as defined in Position Summary.
• Must be able work both independently and as part of a team. Also must be able to work in inclement weather, such as heat and humidity for full workday(s).
• Must demonstrate U.S. employment eligibility; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• BS/BA in Natural Resources Management to include Fisheries and Wildlife, Ecology, Forestry, or closely related field.
• Two years' experience in forest and vegetation inventory and/or natural resources assessments.
• Demonstrated knowledge of Global Positioning System (GPS) and Geographic Information System (GIS) techniques and data development.
• Experience with vegetation and field data collection, analysis and report preparation.
• Experience operating personal computer workstations.
• Experience using written and oral communication skills.
• Experience using organizational skills.
• Experience working as part of a team
• Experience working both outside and in an office setting

Essential Duties
Job Duty Category RTLA
Duty/Responsibility

• Assist Fort Stewart's ITAM RTLA component in assessing and monitoring range and training lands to maximize the capability and sustainability in order to meet the Army training and testing mission.
• Assessments include studies on vegetation, geomorphologic features, land condition, and land use and impact data of Fort Stewart and other variables.

Percentage Of Time 75
Job Duty Category Data Management/GIS
Duty/Responsibility

• Use of GPS data collectors, field computers, office computers, Microsoft Office software as well as ESRI GIS software and GPS data collection software/applications.
• Provide the ITAM program with GPS/GIS support as directed.

Percentage Of Time 15
Job Duty Category Equipment Maintenance
Duty/Responsibility

• Maintain field equipment to include researching equipment needs for purchase and soliciting quotes.
• Conduct basic preventative maintenance checks and services on ATVs and work trucks.

Percentage Of Time 5
Job Duty Category ITAM Support
Duty/Responsibility

• Develop and update products for ITAM component.

Percentage Of Time 2.5
Job Duty Category Other Duties
Duty/Responsibility

• Fulfill other duties and assignments as necessary to fulfill the mission of the ITAM components including RTLA, LRAM, GIS, TRI, SRA, and Range Division, as approved and directed by the Government in Nature designee.

Percentage Of Time 2.5
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
To apply, please upload a cover letter that addresses the required and preferred job qualifications, a resume, unofficial transcripts, and include the contact information for three professional references. 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.
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.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver's License, Special Requirements/Other - Candidate 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 empl
Search Contact Lisa Cranek, Lisa.Cranek@colostate.edu
EEO
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Background Check Policy Statement
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Maximum Requested 3
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Applicant Documents
Required Documents * Cover Letter

• Resume
• Unofficial Transcripts

Optional Documents

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