Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week5-20

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationFort Collins, CO 80523

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?Yes

Description of Work Unit

Veterinary Health System

The Veterinary Health System transforms our service units into a comprehensive veterinary medical center governed by responsible management that supports our units’ individual missions. Capitalizing on Colorado State University’s top ranking in veterinary medicine, and building on our tradition of providing high-quality compassionate care and achieving outstanding clinical outcomes, the Veterinary Health System broadens our expertise and skill to deliver the highest levels of customer service, employee satisfaction, and advancements in medicine through clinical service, diagnostics, research, and innovation.

Work Unit|Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories

Faculty and staff at the CSU Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratories are among the nation’s finest in their fields of expertise and offer comprehensive diagnostic services. The Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratory system provides timely, accurate and pertinent animal disease diagnostic services and educational outreach to veterinarians, animal industries and animal interests. The Diagnostic Lab strives to meet the goals of the College of Veterinary Medicine and Biological Sciences ( CVMBS ) and the University through research and diagnostics to develop new approaches to disease identification, investigation, prevention and through education of professional veterinary medical, graduate and post-doctoral students.

Search Contact Emailchristie.mayo@colostate.edu

Position Summary

The National Park Service is seeking a student or recent undergraduate in the fields of Database Science, Artificial Intelligence, or Machine Learning to research and design a system for optimizing conservation outcomes for Integrated Pest Management. Must have experience in database programing (including Microsoft SQL Server, Azure, Power Apps, and Power BI), web scraping and crowd sourcing techniques, and the ability to communicate with both data programmers as well as subject matter experts in the areas of invasive species, pest management, and biocontrol techniques. Knowledge of pesticides and their application is valuable but not required. Excellent interpersonal skills are essential. Incumbent will work with full-time staff at the National Park Service (e.g., biologists, computer programmers, project managers, and data management staff) to suggest, research, develop, and if possible, implement a pilot system for gathering pesticide use data and making that data useful for informing on the ground management decisions in NPS units. Must be available 5-20 hours per week during the school year and 10-20 hours per week during the summer. $20-30/hour commensurate with experience.

The successful candidate must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. by proposed start date; Colorado State University Diagnostic Laboratories will not provide visa sponsorship for this position.

Position Minimum Qualifications

Current undergraduate or graduate student in Machine Learning, Computer Science, or Artificial Intelligence

Preferred Qualifications

Experience with pesticides and pest biology.

Posting Details

Working TitleNational Parks Student Assistant

Posting Number202400766T

DepartmentFort Collins Diag Lab

Salary Range20.00-30.00

Employee Benefits

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Close Date11/25/2024

Special Instructions to Applicants

Interested applicants are required to submit a cover letter which addresses how professional experiences align with the posted requirements and preferred qualifications of the position, as well as a current resume/CV, and names, email addresses, and telephone numbers of three (3) professional references. 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.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. 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.

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 Statement

Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age, creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender, disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and, in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against employees or applicants because they have inquired about, discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative action. TheOffice of Equal Opportunity (https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student Services.

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,titleix@colostate.edu.

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,oeo@colostate.edu.

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,oeo@colostate.edu.

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) .

Diversity Statement

Ability to advance the department’s commitment to diversity and inclusion through research, teaching and outreach with relevant programs, goals and activities.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryDatabase and power apps development

Duty/Responsibility

Work with the NPS Integrated Pest Management program to develop and test applications for gathering pesticide proposal and use data and provide means to visualize the data.

Percentage Of Time100

References

Minimum References Required3

Maximum References Required3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

• Resume

• Cover Letter

Optional Documents