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The role involves assisting scientists across FS Research Stations, the Forest Products Lab, the International Institute of Tropical Forestry, and the Joint Fire Science Program in preparing research data for public release. Key responsibilities include reviewing and processing diverse data types (e.g., tabular, geospatial), developing and validating metadata and documentation, and providing training or direct support to researchers to ensure data publications meet archival and usability standards. By facilitating high-quality data publication, this position helps advance forest, fire, and wood innovation research while supporting reuse of scientific data by both the research community and the public.\nForests, rangelands, and aquatic ecosystems support human societies, the environment, and the wealth of life on Earth. The Department of Forest and Rangeland Stewardship at CSU consists of foresters, range scientists, hydrologists, and social scientists that study natural environmental processes and how they interact with human systems. The Department is interdisciplinary and has an applied emphasis, particularly on questions related to the efficiency of wildland fire management. The Department offers comprehensive undergraduate and graduate programs in a wide variety of disciplines within forestry, natural resources management, and rangeland ecology.\nFor full consideration, please apply by November 29, 2026, 11:59 PM (MT).\nEssential Job Duties:\nJob Category: Research and Analysis\nPercentage of Time: 90%\nDuty/Responsibility:\nReview, analyze, and organize a wide variety of files and documents to ensure accurate categorization and accessibility; maintain orderly digital filing system.\nReview metadata (data documentation) submitted by scientists, which may also involve helping write metadata.\nVerify metadata are complete, fully describe data, are compliant with the FS RDA's metadata standard, and understandable to a non-subject matter expert.\nReview data submitted by scientists. Ensure data are in proper archival format and fully described in the associated metadata.\nProvide assistance and/or consultation with the preparation of data and supplemental files for publication. (This includes, but is not limited to tabular data, geospatial data-which might involve processing GIS layers-sound or video files, databases, documents, image files, etc.)\nHelp teach scientists how to prepare data and documentation for publication, which may include one-on-one interaction or potential presentations.\nOther data publishing related tasks as determined by FS staff.\nJob Category: Project Management\nPercentage of Time: 10%\nDuty/Responsibility:\nSet up timelines to deliver products.\nCoordinate with other team members.\nConditions of Employment:\nMust successfully pass a background check.\nMust be legally authorized to work in the United States by the proposed start date.\nMust comply with Colorado State University and U.S. Forest Service policies and procedures.\nAbility to maintain access to federal data systems and government information resources, if required.\nOccasional travel may be required.\nAbility to work remotely and/or on-site as required by the project.\nMinimum Qualifications:\nBachelor's degree with natural resources, environment, or geospatial specialization.\nPreferred Qualifications:\nProficient with Microsoft Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat, and text editors such as Notepad, Notepad++, or Microsoft Visual Studio Code.\nCompetent in ArcGIS Pro.\nWorking knowledge of HTML and XML, including the ability to interpret and modify code.\nDemonstrated ability in developing and/or interpreting the following geospatial metadata standards: Federal Geographic Data Committee: Content Standard for Digital Geospatial Metadata (FGDC CSDGM) and International Organization for Standardization (ISO) 19115.\nStrong attention to detail with the ability to accurately review, edit, and update documents while ensuring consistency, accuracy, and compliance with formatting and content standards, and strong organizational and time management skills.\nAbility to confidently review and interpret data presented in multiple formats (e.g., tabular, geospatial, and database formats).\nDemonstrated ability to read and generally understand and interpret documentation, data, and terminology relevant to forest management, fire, and a wide range of biological, physical, and social sciences (e.g., wildlife and fisheries, hydrology, soils science, plant sciences, forest genetics, silviculture, forest products, geospatial science, various social sciences that address human interaction with forests, etc.).\nAdditional Information:\nSearch Contact: Yu Wei, \nSalary Range\n$65,000 - $70,000Required Application Documents\nTo apply, please upload the following applicant documents. Ensure your materials fully address the required and preferred job qualifications of the position. 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.\nCover Letter, Resume/CV, TranscriptsEmployee Benefits\nColorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.\nReview our detailed benefits information here.\n\nExplore the additional perks of working at CSU here.\n\nFor the total value of CSU benefits in addition to wages, use our compensation calculator.\n\nLastly, click here for more information about why Fort Collins is consistently ranked in the top cities to live in!\n\nBackground Check Policy Statement\nColorado 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. 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