Field Forestry Technician: Forest Health & Restoration

U.S. Department of the Interior; Gatlinburg (TN); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior seeks help with vegetation management across a large park, focusing on forest health, exotic plants, and ecological restoration. The role involves field work during a November–April window with leadership responsibilities as needed.

Documentation, safety, and data management are key components of daily tasks. This seasonal federal position requires meeting a mandatory education criterion with transcripts.

Qualifications

• Mandatory education requirement; transcript(s) must be submitted to support claimed education.
• Official transcripts may be required before beginning work; see agency guidance.

Responsibilities

• Assist with planning and implementation of forest insects and disease programs, including data collection and monitoring.
• Assist in vegetation management, including documentation, control and monitoring of exotic invasive plant species.
• Demonstrate safe work methods and may serve as field work leader guiding 1–5 employees/volunteers.

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior seeks help with vegetation management across a large park, focusing on forest health, exotic plants, and ecological restoration. The role involves field work during a November–April window with leadership responsibilities as needed.

Documentation, safety, and data management are key components of daily tasks. This seasonal federal position requires meeting a mandatory education criterion with transcripts.