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Working TitleHeavy Equipment Operator and Herbicide Applicator - Fort Cavazos, TX

Position LocationFort Cavazos, TX

Work LocationPosition is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional PositionYes

Posting Number202401878AP

Position TypeAdmin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification TitleTechnical/Support II

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week40

Proposed Annual Salary Range$56,000 - $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) on11/11/2024

Description of Work Unit

The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands ( 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, visithttp://www.cemml.colostate.edu/.

Position Summary

A Heavy Equipment Operator and Herbicide Applicator position is available with CEMML and Colorado State University at Fort Cavazos, TX.

This position will operate heavy equipment such as: 10-to-25-ton dump trucks, dozers, motor graders, front-in loaders, vibratory compactors, scrapers, forestry mowers ( FECON ), track hoes, agricultural tractors, and back hoes for the purpose of completing LRAM projects. Primary functions are soil stabilization and vegetation management on Army lands. This position will also require Texas based applicators for herbicide and requires application of approved herbicide on invasive species. This requires tracking the amount of product used for local monthly reporting.

Required Job Qualifications

+ 2 years professional experience.

+ A High school Diploma, General Education Development ( GED ), or equivalent

+ Experience with running and maintaining heavy equipment

+ Physically able to work outdoors and perform strenuous labor under all weather conditions (e.g., heat and humidity). Able to lift 40 pounds repeatedly

+ Be able to follow directions, work collectively with others as a team, and maintain safe working standards

+ A current Texas State Herbicide Applicators License

+ Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date.

+ 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.

+ The successful candidate must reside in the Installation vicinity; telecommuting is not available for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

+ Knowledge and experience necessary to facilitate:

+ Soil Stabilization

+ Land clearing

+ Site Preparation

+ Work Site Revegetation

+ Experience with land rehabilitation, horizontal construction techniques, and erosion control practices specific to State and/or EPA approved Best Management Practices (BMPs) required to achieve compliance with the Clean Water Act ( CWA )

+ Experience running and maintaining heavy equipment such as:

+ 10-to-25-ton dump trucks

+ Dozers

+ Motor graders

+ Front-in loaders

+ Forestry mowers ( FECON )

+ Agricultural tractors

+ Back hoes

Diversity Statement

Reflecting departmental and institutional values, candidates are expected to have the ability to advance the Department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion.

Essential Duties

Job Duty CategoryHeavy equipment operation for the purpose of completing assigned LRAM project execution tasks.

Duty/Responsibility

Heavy equipment operation for the purpose of completing assigned LRAM project execution tasks. 80 Execute Day to Day Heavy Equipment Operation Tasks to complete LRAM projects.

Equipment operated includes, but is not limited to: 10 to 25 ton dump trucks (25 ton off road dumps at some locations) dozers, motor graders, front-in loaders, agricultural tractors, vibratory compactors, scrapers, forestry mowers ( FECON ), track hoes, and back hoes. Equipment operation is done in support of providing safe and sustainable training lands. Conclusions will need to be reached on what type of equipment is most appropriate for the job and how best to locate the equipment at the job site.

LRAM tasks will entail conducting activities to execute repair, maintenance, and reconfiguration projects in support of Army training missions. The two primary functions LRAM uses to repair, maintain and reconfigure training lands is vegetation management and soil stabilization treatments. LRAM treatment applications primarily assigned to Heavy Equipment Operators include, but are not limited to:

+ Mechanized Brush and Small Tree Removal, Thinning, Clearing (Rotary Cutter, FECON , Hydro-ax)

+ Gravel and Aggregate Application

+ Rip Rap Application

+ Articulated/Cable Concrete Application

+ Creating and/or Maintaining Turnouts and Diversion Ditches along tactical use maneuver and movement trails

+ Developing Grass Lined Channels

+ Creating Water Bars

+ Applying Rock Check Dams/Filter Dams

+ Hard-Lined Channel Development

+ Installing Low Water Crossings

+ Archaeological Site Capping\

+ Terracing

+ Culvert Placement (Repair, Maintenance)

+ Forming Sediment Basins

+ Installing Sediment Traps

+ Drum Chopping

+ Installing Gabions

+ Ditch Line Establishment/Maintenance (Tactical use trails)

+ Cut and Fill

+ Soil Compaction

+ Crowning Trails

+ Outsloping/Insloping Trails

+ Grading/Shaping

+ Developing Broad-Based Diversion Dip

+ Creating Turn Pads

+ Stump Grinding

+ Applying Fill Dirt

Percentage Of Time80

Job Duty CategoryEquipment maintenance and upkeep and as directed, conduct research on parts and costs and submit purchase requests.

Duty/Responsibility

+ Perform operational maintenance and inspections on equipment for operational readiness and safety and make minor adjustment and perform operator maintenance on equipment operated.

+ Perform routine maintenance tasks necessary to keep machinery, equipment and tools in good working condition such as changing tires, inspecting, greasing, and cleaning equipment, maintaining fluid levels, changing blades, calibrating equipment and performing related tasks.

+ Responsible for operator maintenance on equipment such as checking and replenishing fluids to proper levels, examining and changing filters, changing and sharpening blades, changing/replacing batteries, lubricating equipment, and making necessary adjustments.

Percentage Of Time15

Job Duty CategoryReporting

Duty/Responsibility

+ Tracks project for monthly/quarterly reports.

Percentage Of Time2.5

Job Duty CategoryOther Duties

Duty/Responsibility

+ The position defined will fulfill other duties and assignments as necessary to fulfill the mission and sub-missions of the ITAM program and DPTMS as approved by the Installation Point of Contact.

Percentage Of Time2.5

Application Details

Special Instructions to Applicants

Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications in the announcement to be considered for hire. Apply no later than November 11, 2024, for full consideration. Mailed or emailed applications will not be accepted.

Upload each of the items below individually as a Word Document (.doc), PDF (.pdf), or Rich Text Format (.rtf). Please note that incomplete applications cannot be considered. Please remove social security numbers and birth dates from application materials. A complete application consists of:

+ Statement of Qualifications (one-page letter addressing each qualification described in the announcement) uploaded in the ‘Cover Letter’ slot.

+ Resume

References may be requested from finalists. References will not be contacted without prior notification of 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 EmploymentPre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires), Valid Driver’s License, Special Requirements/Other - Must be able to comply with all applicable regulations to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) and public trust clearance. Furthermore, candidates are required at a minimum to complete a NACI/SF85 and successfully pass a federal backgro

Search ContactErik Phillips, [email protected]

EEO Statement

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The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715,[email protected].

The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected].

The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the University’s Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,[email protected].

Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to theOffice of Civil Rights, Department of Education (https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .

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.

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Applicant Documents

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents