Natural Resources Technician - Early Career Development Program - Yokota Air Base, Tokyo, Japan

Requirements

• ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT UNDER THE US AND JAPAN STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT
• Pursuing or completed bachelor's degree in wildlife biology, ecology, botany, ecosystem sciences, or a related field.
• Minimum of 3 months of related experience (Biology, Ecology, Botany, Rangeland, Forestry,...,).
• Familiarity with US military customs and courtesies.
• Professional experience conducting avian and/or mammalian field surveys.
• Completed bachelor's degree or higher in wildlife biology, ecology, botany, ecosystem sciences, or a related field.
• Proficiency speaking and/or understanding Japanese.
• Basic geoprocessing and cartography using GIS software (e.g. ArcGIS) and database management tools.
• Experience working or living on US military installations.
• Experience working with state or federal environmental agencies (USFWS, USDA, NOAA, etc.).
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Job Description Position Summary The Center for Environmental Management of Military Lands (CEMML) Early Career Development Program (ECDP) at Colorado State University is hiring a Natural Resources Technician to support natural resource (NR) management activities at Yokota Air Base (AB), a U.S. Air Force installation in Tokyo, Japan. The NR technician will provide support to the environmental staff at Yokota AB, and 100% of the work will be conducted on U.S. military lands. They will be responsible for implementing and coordinating conservation and habitat management projects in support of US Air Force environmental stewardship goals. The Natural Resources Technician will assist with avian monitoring/surveys, species assessments, vegetation surveys, bat monitoring, environmental education events, GIS, and data management and QA/QC. Overall, this role requires a strong desire to expand field skills (biology, botany, forestry, rangeland, etc.). A successful candidate will have the ability to work both independently, and collaboratively with military personnel, contractors, and conservation partners. This position is part of CEMMLs Early-career Development Program (ECDP) which bridges academic training and professional practice by providing hands‑on, mentored internships and early‑career positions supporting federal lands management. To learn more, please visit https://cemml.colostate.edu/ecdp/ Full Consideration Date: 6/26/2026 Essential Job Duties: - Natural Resources - Avian surveys, vegetation surveys, vegetation management, species assessments, invasive species management (red-necked longhorn beetle), sensitive species management, outdoor recreation area management. - Outreach activities - planning education events, nuisance wildlife management, other environmental education opportunities. - Document management - data QA/QC, folder organization, public document search/retrieval, document scanning, document shredding. ** Qualified candidates must be eligible to work in the host country or region (Japan) under the Status of Forces Agreement. ** Position Location: Tokyo, Japan Yokota AB is a US military installation in Fussa, Japan, a suburb in west Tokyo. This installation hosts the 374th Airlift Wing and other tenant units. It is approximately 1,750 acres and hosts between 10,000 - 14,000 personnel. The Yokota AB Natural Resources Program plays a critical role in sustaining mission readiness by protecting, managing, and enhancing the installation's diverse ecological resources. The Natural Resources team partners with local and federal agencies, conservation organizations, and land managers to ensure regulatory compliance and long‑term ecosystem resilience. Through proactive management and interdisciplinary collaboration, Yokota Air Base's Natural Resources Program ensures that military operations can be conducted safely and effectively while conserving the ecological health and sustainability of the installation's natural landscapes. To learn more about CEMML's contributions to land management, our mission, vision, and values, visit http://www.cemml.colostate.edu/ Conditions of Employment MUST BE ELIGIBLE FOR EMPLOYMENT IN JAPAN UNDER THE US AND JAPAN STATUS OF FORCES AGREEMENT MUST BE STATIONED AT DUTY LOCATION FOR ENTIRE DURATION OF POSITION 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 background check to remain eligible for employment by CSU. Additional information regarding eligibility and qualification requirements can be found HERE . Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for all new hires). Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a driver's license by the proposed start date. Must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; CEMML will not provide visa sponsorship for this position. Housing or relocation assistance is not provided. Supervision: None

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