Forestry Technician: Field Data & Timber Management

Stlouiscountymn; Duluth (MN); Hybrid; USD 34,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

St. Louis County in Duluth, MN is seeking Forestry Technician Trainee/I/II to support county land and forest management efforts. The role involves field data collection, timber sales support, and land-use program tasks under supervision.

The posted salary ranges per hour reflect the 2026 normal hiring scale and longevity pay, with different levels depending on the technician class. This Civil Service position is represented by AFSCME Council 5, offering competitive pay and benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree SAF Forestry program standard.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Two years of verifiable full-time paid experience in forest management or eligibility for Trainee/II as described.

Responsibilities

• Assisting in gathering, preparing and reporting resource data from the field.
• Conducting tasks related to timber sales and land use programs.
• Surveying, measuring, recording and assessment of resources under supervision.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

Bachelor’s degree SAF Forestry program standard

Associate’s degree SAF Forest Technology program standard

Job description

St. Louis County in Duluth, MN is seeking Forestry Technician Trainee/I/II to support county land and forest management efforts. The role involves field data collection, timber sales support, and land-use program tasks under supervision.

The posted salary ranges per hour reflect the 2026 normal hiring scale and longevity pay, with different levels depending on the technician class. This Civil Service position is represented by AFSCME Council 5, offering competitive pay and benefits.