Forestry Technician

Auburn University; Auburn (AL); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Part time

Job summary

Auburn University is seeking a Forestry Technician to support forestry research programs by performing a variety of technical and operational tasks in an on-site setting in Alabama. The position is a one-year limited-term appointment with funding-contingent renewal expectations.

Responsibilities include data collection and reporting for lab and field projects, tree planting and maintenance, equipment operation, and assisting with publication materials related to collected data.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent required.
• Substitutions allowed for experience: education may count toward experience.

Responsibilities

• Collects, records, summarizes, and/or reports data on new and existing laboratory and/or field research projects.
• Plants, waters, fertilizes, and harvests trees and/or other plants for research and reforestation.
• May assist with the production of presentation and publication materials associated with collected data.
• May repair and maintain Dixon Center buildings and property.
• May operate and maintain heavy equipment such as tractors, bulldozers, and road graders.
• May assist with prescribed burning.
• May plant food plots for wildlife.
• May obtain tree and plot measurements for inventory and sale of forest products.

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Auburn University is seeking a Forestry Technician to support forestry research programs by performing a variety of technical and operational tasks. This position assists with activities that contribute to the successful implementation and support of research efforts within the forestry program.

This is a one-year limited-term position. Continued employment is contingent upon the availability of funding.

Responsibilities

• Collects, records, summarizes, and/or reports data on new andexisting laboratory and/or field research projects.
• Plants, waters, fertilizes, and harvests trees and/or otherplants for research and reforestation.
• May assist with the production of presentation and publicationmaterials associated with collected data.
• May repair and maintain Dixon Center buildings andproperty.
• May operate and maintain heavy equipment such as tractors,bulldozers, and road graders.
• May assist with prescribed burning.
• May plant food plots for wildlife.
• May obtain tree and plot measurements for inventory and sale offorest products.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Valid Driver's License

SUBSTITUTIONS ALLOWED FOR EXPERIENCE: Yes, When a candidate has therequired education, but lacks the required experience, they maynormally apply additional appropriate education toward theexperience requirement, at a rate of one (1) year relevanteducation per year of required experience.

Contract Type

Limited Term

Why Work at Auburn?

• Life-Changing Impact: Our work changes lives through research, instruction, and outreach, making a lasting impact on our students, our communities, and the world.
• Culture of Excellence: We are committed to leveragingour strengths, resources, collaboration, and innovation as a top employer in higher education.
• We’re Here for You: Auburn offers generous benefits, educational opportunities, and a culture of support and work/life balance.
• Sweet Home Alabama: The Auburn/Opelika area offers southern charm, vibrant downtown scenes, top-ranked schools, and easy access to Atlanta, Birmingham, and the Gulf of Mexico beaches.
• A Place for Everyone: Auburn is committed to fostering an environment where all faculty, staff, and students are welcomed, valued, respected, and engaged.

Equal Opportunity Compliance Statement

It is our policy to provide equal employment and educationopportunities for all individuals without regard to race, color,national origin, religion, sex, sexual orientation, genderidentity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, disability, protectedveteran status, genetic information, or any other classificationprotected by applicable law. Please visit the Office of EqualOpportunity Compliance's website to learnmore.

Posted Date

8/31/2026