Forestry Technician

Jobtailor; Fort Collins (CO); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

JobTailor in Fort Collins, CO, is seeking a field forestry professional to perform inventories, boundary identification, cruising, and treatment layout, while supporting grant deliveries and program administration.

You will gather maps, prepare field notes, and coordinate with contractors under guidance, ensuring accurate records and compliance with safety policies. Excellent communication with landowners and partners is essential.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management or an Associate’s Degree or Some College/Tech training
• Valid driver’s license (Colorado or ability to obtain)
• Physical ability to hike long distances over steep terrain
• Foundational knowledge of forestry principles and field techniques
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS/GPS tools
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field forestry tasks including inventories, boundary identification, cruising/marking, treatment layout, and monitoring
• Assist with grant and cost‑share program delivery by preparing scopes/estimates, collecting documentation, and tracking progress
• Support timber sale preparation and administration by assembling maps, assisting with prescriptions, preparing field notes, and coordinating with contractors under guidance
• Provide customer service to landowners, HOAs, and community partners; participate in outreach events and educational activities
• Maintain project records and reports; support purchasing, equipment logistics, and facility/yard organization for the field office
• Participate in pile burning and prescribed fire on state lands as qualified and assigned; follow safety policies and procedures

Skills

Field forestry knowledge

Communication skills

Team collaboration

Physical stamina

Education

Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management or Associate’s Degree / Tech training

Tools

GIS/GPS tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Responsibilities

• Conduct field forestry tasks including inventories, boundary identification, cruising/marking, treatment layout, and monitoring
• Assist with grant and cost‑share program delivery by preparing scopes/estimates, collecting documentation, and tracking progress
• Support timber sale preparation and administration by assembling maps, assisting with prescriptions, preparing field notes, and coordinating with contractors under guidance
• Provide customer service to landowners, HOAs, and community partners; participate in outreach events and educational activities
• Maintain project records and reports; support purchasing, equipment logistics, and facility/yard organization for the field office
• Participate in pile burning and prescribed fire on state lands as qualified and assigned; follow safety policies and procedures

Requirements

• Bachelor's Degree in Natural Resource Management or an Associate’s Degree or Some College/Tech training
• Valid driver’s license (Colorado or ability to obtain)
• Physical ability to hike long distances over steep terrain
• Foundational knowledge of forestry principles and field techniques
• Basic proficiency with Microsoft Office and GIS/GPS tools
• Effective communication and customer service skills
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in field forestry tasks, including inventory management, boundary identification, and treatment layout, while effectively supporting grant delivery and customer service initiatives. Proficient in utilizing GIS/GPS tools and maintaining project records to ensure successful project execution.