Alaska Forest Inventory Tech — Remote Field Crew

Natural Resources; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 34,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Natural Resource Technician 2 positions to participate in the 2027 Forest Inventory & Analysis crew in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Technicians will assist field data collection, travel by helicopter/boat/ATV, and work in remote environments under a field crew leader. The role requires living and working in challenging conditions across interior Alaska.

Qualifications

• Six months of on-the-job experience at the entry level equivalent to Natural Resource Technician 1, Forest Technician 3 or Environmental Technician 1 with the State of Alaska.
• Six months of clerical work experience equivalent to Office Assistant 2 or Recorder 1 with the State of Alaska.
• 16 semester hours or 24 quarter hours of college coursework from an accredited institution.
• Any combination where 3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equals one month of experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with field inventory data collection to support forest management operations across Alaska.
• Travel daily by helicopter, boat, ATV, or truck as part of a small crew under supervision.
• Support data processing, backcountry navigation, and mission planning in remote environments.
• Live and work in remote, austere environments for extended periods.

Skills

Physical strength

Teamwork

Reading comprehension

Forest management knowledge

Education

16 semester hours / 24 quarter hours

Job description

The Alaska Department of Natural Resources, Division of Forestry and Fire Protection, is recruiting for multiple Natural Resource Technician 2 positions to participate in the 2027 Forest Inventory & Analysis crew in Fairbanks, Alaska.

Technicians will assist field data collection, travel by helicopter/boat/ATV, and work in remote environments under a field crew leader. The role requires living and working in challenging conditions across interior Alaska.