Forestry Technician I (State Forest Internship)

State of South Carolina; Belmont Estates (SC); On-site; USD 19,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

SC Forestry Commission is offering eight State Forest Internship positions for Summer 2027, open to forestry, wildlife, and natural resources students. Interns will gain hands-on experience in timber cruising, sale preparation, and boundary marking across several state forests in South Carolina.

Positions follow a 40-hour week, typically 8:00AM-4:00PM, with outdoor work in varying conditions. A background check and drug testing are required; valid Driver's license is essential.

Qualifications

• Must be enrolled in an associate degree or higher program in forestry, wildlife, or natural resources management.
• High school diploma and experience in forestry management or relevant work experience.
• Background check and drug and alcohol test required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license (Class D).

Responsibilities

• Assist with forest management activities including timber cruising, timber marking, and inventory cruising.
• Assist with forest product sale preparation, including establishment of sale boundaries, timber sales, and pine straw sales.
• Assist with marking of general property boundary lines.
• Operate light and medium equipment to maintain state forest grounds.

Skills

Timber cruising

Forest measurements

Written communication

Verbal communication

Education

Pursuing associate degree or higher in forestry or natural resources

Job description

About the State Forest Internship:

The SC Forestry Commission is seeking eight qualified forestry students for its State Forest Internship Program. Assists with forest management activities including but not limited to timber cruising, timber marking, and inventory cruising. Assists with forest product sale preparation to include establishment of sale boundaries, timber sales, and pine straw sales. Assists with marking of general property boundary lines. Operate light and medium equipment to maintain general state forest grounds.

Internship Locations:

• Harbison State Forest - 2 available
• Manchester State Forest - 2 available
• Sand Hills State Forest - 2 available
• Niederhof Forestry Center - 1 available
• Wee Tee State Forest - 1 available

THERE ARE EIGHT POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR SUMMER OF 2027.

Who should apply?

Candidates must be students actively pursuing an associate degree or higher in forestry, wildlife or natural resources management.

Have Questions?

If you would like to know more about this opportunity, please contact: James Douglas, State Lands Coordinator [phone]

• A high school diploma and experience in forestry management or relevant work experience.
• Must be enrolled in an associate's degree or higher program in forestry, wildlife, or natural resources management.
• A background check and drug and alcohol test are required.
• Must possess a valid driver's license (Class D).

• Employee must have working knowledge of forest measurements and timber cruising. Working knowledge of forestry management techniques and practices. Ability to effectively communicate in writing and verbally.
• This position follows a standard schedule of 40 hours per week, typically 8:00AM-4:00PM, Monday-Friday.
• The employee must be able to lift equipment weighing up to 50 lbs. and work both indoors and outdoors in changing environmental conditions.
• This position is subject to random, post-incident/accident, and reasonable suspicion drug and alcohol testing, as well as rehabilitation monitoring, in accordance with SCFC Drug-Free Workplace policies. This position is designated as safety sensitive.