Alaska Forest Inventory Crew Lead Technician

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 76,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Natural Resource Technician 3 positions on the 2027 Forest Inventory & Analysis crew in Fairbanks, Alaska. You will lead field crews, oversee data quality, and help manage logistics in some of Alaska’s most remote interior areas.

Expect challenging terrain, extreme weather, and long field days. This role develops leadership and technical skills in forest inventory, aviation ops, and field

Qualifications

• One year of journey level technical experience in natural resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska.
• OR Any combination of journey level technical experience in natural resource management equivalent to a Natural Resource Technician 2 with the State of Alaska and college course work totaling one year where 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours is equivalent to one month of experience.

Responsibilities

• Lead field crews of 2-4 members in remote areas of Interior Alaska to collect forestry, botanical, and geographic data following established protocols.
• Oversee and ensure the quality of forestry, botanical, and geographic data collection, providing guidance on standardized protocols and procedures.
• Navigate challenging terrain, implement safe aviation and field operations, and troubleshoot field equipment under varying environmental conditions.
• Assist with logistical operations, including maintaining and organizing field gear, and contribute to the overall success of project scheduling and execution.
• This position offers the opportunity to gain valuable leadership and technical experience in the Forest Inventory program.

Skills

Leadership

Teamwork

Physical strength & agility

Forest management

Reading comprehension

Education

One year journey level technical experience

College coursework totaling one year (equivalent)

Job description

The Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry & Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Natural Resource Technician 3 positions on the 2027 Forest Inventory & Analysis crew in Fairbanks, Alaska. You will lead field crews, oversee data quality, and help manage logistics in some of Alaska’s most remote interior areas.

Expect challenging terrain, extreme weather, and long field days. This role develops leadership and technical skills in forest inventory, aviation ops, and field