Field Forestry Technician: Grow & Protect Forests

St. Louis County, Minnesota; Duluth (MN); On-site; USD 51,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis County in Duluth, MN is seeking Forestry Technician Trainee/I/II to support county land and resource management. The roles involve field data collection, timber sales support, and reporting resource data under supervision.

The position is part of the Civil Service Basic Union Contract represented by AFSCME; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Training is provided and career progression is available within the Forestry program.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in SAF forestry or SAF forest technology program.
• Two years of verifiable forest management experience.
• Two years as Forestry Technician Trainee or SAF-equivalent training.

Responsibilities

• Assist in gathering, preparing and reporting resource data from the field.
• Support timber sales and land use program tasks.
• Assist in surveying, measuring and assessing resources for land management projects.

Education

SAF Forestry Bachelor's degree

SAF Forest Technology Associate’s degree

Two years of verifiable forest management experience

Two years as Forestry Technician Trainee

Job description

St. Louis County in Duluth, MN is seeking Forestry Technician Trainee/I/II to support county land and resource management. The roles involve field data collection, timber sales support, and reporting resource data under supervision.

The position is part of the Civil Service Basic Union Contract represented by AFSCME; candidates must be authorized to work in the United States. Training is provided and career progression is available within the Forestry program.