Field Forestry Technician - Impactful Field & Office Work

Colorado State University; United States; On-site; USD 46,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Colorado State University seeks a Forestry Technician to support field and office forestry tasks, including inventories, layout, monitoring, and project coordination. You will assist with grant delivery, timber sale prep, and customer service for landowners and partners in Colorado’s forest programs.

The role involves field travel, potential irregular hours during peak seasons, and requires foundational forestry knowledge, GIS/GPS proficiency, and strong safety awareness.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Natural Resource Management or an SAF-accredited Associate’s degree in Forestry or related tech training.
• Valid driver’s license and ability to travel; CSU vehicle policy compliance.
• Ability to hike long distances at elevations up to ~12,000 ft while carrying 35+ lbs.
• Foundational forestry knowledge and ability to follow prescriptions with safety and quality.
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office; GIS/GPS tools; strong communication and customer service.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field forestry tasks: inventories, boundary identification, cruising/marking, treatment layout, monitoring.
• Assist with grant and cost-share program delivery; prepare scopes, collect documents, track progress.
• Support timber sale prep and contractor coordination under guidance.
• Provide customer service to landowners, HOAs, and partners; participate in outreach events.
• Maintain project records; support purchasing, equipment logistics, and field office organization.
• Participate in pile burning and prescribed fire when qualified and assigned.

Skills

Field forestry

Customer service

Microsoft Office

GIS/GPS tools

Education

Bachelor's in Natural Resource Management

Associate’s Forestry degree

Tools

ArcGIS Pro

ArcGIS Online

GPS devices

Job description

Colorado State University seeks a Forestry Technician to support field and office forestry tasks, including inventories, layout, monitoring, and project coordination. You will assist with grant delivery, timber sale prep, and customer service for landowners and partners in Colorado’s forest programs.

The role involves field travel, potential irregular hours during peak seasons, and requires foundational forestry knowledge, GIS/GPS proficiency, and strong safety awareness.