Forestry Technician - Open Pool

Colorado State University; Oregon (IL); On-site; USD 45,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Ein innovativer Arbeitgeber sucht einen engagierten Forsttechniker, der in einer dynamischen Umgebung arbeiten möchte. Diese Rolle umfasst die Unterstützung von Programmen zur Waldpflege und die Bereitstellung professioneller Dienstleistungen für lokale Landbesitzer. In einem Team, das sich für die Verbesserung der Waldgesundheit und die Förderung von nachhaltigen Praktiken einsetzt, haben Sie die Möglichkeit, einen positiven Einfluss auf die Gemeinschaft zu nehmen. Wenn Sie eine Leidenschaft für Naturschutz und eine starke Kommunikationsfähigkeit mitbringen, ist diese Position ideal für Sie.

Benefits

Robustes Leistungspaket

Möglichkeiten zur beruflichen Weiterentwicklung

Kollaborative Arbeitsatmosphäre

Fokus auf Work-Life-Balance

Qualifications

• Abschluss in Forstwirtschaft oder verwandtem Bereich erforderlich.
• Erfahrung in der Kommunikation mit der Öffentlichkeit und im Kundenservice.

Responsibilities

• Unterstützung und Bereitstellung von Dienstleistungen im Bereich Forstwirtschaft.
• Erstellung von Berichten und Plänen zur Waldgesundheit.

Skills

Kommunikation mit der Öffentlichkeit

Projektmanagement

Verfassen von Forstwirtschaftsplänen

Interpersonelle Fähigkeiten

Education

Associate Degree in Forstwirtschaft

Bachelor in Forstwirtschaft oder verwandtem Bereich

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS-Geräte

Job description

Position Location Boulder, Fort Collins, Franktown, Golden, Canon City, La Veta, Rifle, Woodland Park, Alamosa, Durango, Gunnison, Montrose, Salida, Grand Junction, Granby, Steamboat Springs, State Forest (Gould), Frisco

Work Location

Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person

Research Professional Position

Research Professional Position No

Posting Number

Posting Number 202500577AP

Position Type

Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional

Classification Title

Number of Vacancies

Work Hours/Week

Proposed Annual Salary Range

Proposed Annual Salary Range $45,000 - $50,000 (Based on Experience)

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on

To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59pm (MT) on 10/28/2025

Description of Work Unit

The Colorado State Forest Service is an agency of Colorado State University, and is housed organizationally, in the Warner College of Natural Resources. The CSFS also staffs the Division of Forestry for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The CSFS has field offices throughout the state, organized within 4 Areas with a State Office located in Fort Collins on one of the foothills campuses of CSU .

Individual staff members take the lead on one or more program areas and all staff members are expected to assist each other as needed for successful, efficient and effective delivery of services and programs.

Position Summary

The Colorado State Forest Service accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in obtaining a full or part-time Forestry Technician position, to work within one or more of CSFS programs. Forestry Technician positions will be hired from this general pool announcement periodically dependent on funding and work needs. These positions will be hired under temporary worker authorizations and may last up to 3 years. In your application materials, please provide a list of any relevant experience or coursework relevant to the program areas listed below.

Under the supervision of a Supervisory Forester or Forester, the Forestry Technician position will work to support and deliver CSFS services in one or more of the following program areas:

• Forest stewardship planning
• Urban and community forestry
• Insect and disease
• Fire Wise & Community Wildfire Protection Plans
• Special projects as assigned
• Pile burning on state lands
• Community/ HOA assistance
• Federal, state, and local government forest management projects

These positions will provide professional, science-based assistance to local landowners regarding forest health (insects, disease, and wildfire mitigation), and prepare program-related reports and plans. In addition, these positions will also provide assistance to other staff in additional program areas including: Grants, Federal land forest management through the Good Neighbor Authority, State Land management and facilities maintenance.

At times, these positions will assist and develop service agreements with landowners by creating scopes of work, assessing project budgets, resources, and personnel, deciding the technical requirements needed for the agreement, administration of science-based forest management activities and obtaining appropriate signatures. These positions must have a basic knowledge of silviculture, Forestry best management practices, insect and disease identification, pest management, wildfire mitigation and basic wildland fire suppression.

These positions are expected to provide professional services, education and outreach to landowners and cooperators/partners through written and verbal communication. Utilizing feedback from relevant sources to evaluate options and implement solutions is also critical to this position.

Required Job Qualifications

• An Associate of Arts (AA), an Associate of Applied Science ( AAS ), or an Associate of Science (AS) degree from a two-year Society of American Foresters ( SAF )-accredited Forestry program,ORa bachelor’s degree (or greater) in Forestry – another natural resource program or related degree will be considered.
• Applicants must hold a valid driver’s license or have the ability to obtain one by the start date. Additionally, they must meet the qualifications to drive a university vehicle according to the CSU Vehicle Policy .
• Must be legally authorized to work in the United States before the employment start date; Colorado State Forest Service will not sponsor a visa for this position.

Preferred Job Qualifications

• Experience communicating with the public.
• Committed to quality, demonstrated excellent customer service ethic, professionalism and safety.
• Demonstrated experience with participation on teams or, as well as the ability to work independently, be a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
• Program and/or project management experience.
• Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
• Proficient with ArcGIS data management, capable of using ArcMap compatible GIS / GPS units to collect field data and ability to manipulate data in ArcMap.
• Understanding of the following areas: silviculture; harvesting systems; forest management planning; wildfire hazard mitigation; wildfire suppression; prescribed fire; forest insect and disease detection, prevention, and suppression; urban and community forestry; windbreaks; outreach and education.
• Understanding of basic field forestry skills (cruising, prescription development, timber marking, and timber sale and/or contract administration).
• Demonstrated skills in writing forest management plans, timber sale layout and administration, and budget preparation and administration.

Special Instructions to Applicants

Please ensure that your application materials address both the minimum and preferred qualifications outlined for the position. Applicants should include:

• A cover letter addressing the Required Job Qualifications, Preferred Job Qualifications, and Essential Job Duties.
• A resume detailing relevant experience, skills, and qualifications.
• Contact information for three references. Please note that references will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates.

Applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59pm MT on October 28, 2025. Individuals wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.

CSU is an EO employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Conditions of Employment

Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check (required for new hires)

Search Contact

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

References Requested

References Requested

Minimum Requested 3

Maximum Requested 3

Supplemental Questions

Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).

• * The Forestry Technician positions may be assigned to any of our field office locations around the state. Please indicate the locations you would like to be considered for. If you wish to be considered for all locations, please enter 'All Locations'. Please note, you will only be considered for the office locations that you list in your response.The available locations are: Boulder, Fort Collins, Franktown, Golden, Canon City, La Veta, Woodland Park, Alamosa, Durango, Gunnison, Montrose, Salida, Grand Junction, Granby, Steamboat Springs, Frisco, Rifle, State Forest (Gould).

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