Forestry Technician (Seasonal)

National Park Service; Munising (MI); On-site; USD 21,000 - 34,000; Full time

Job summary

National Park Service seeks a Forestry Technician (Seasonal) to support the resource stewardship program at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore. You will apply field equipment to monitor forest resources, manage invasive species and forest pests, and ensure data collection.

The typical season runs November to May and can vary due to weather, project needs, or funding. Anticipated entry on duty: November 2026.

Qualifications

• Seasonal Forestry Technician role at Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore.
• Involves mapping, pest management, data collection and reporting.
• Anticipated entry on duty in November 2026.

Responsibilities

• Mapping and inventorying forest stands
• Conducting early detection and rapid response survey and chemical and/or cultural treatments of forest pests and invasive species
• Data processing and writing reports
• Planning pest treatments and forest restoration

Skills

Fieldwork

Data collection

Forest surveying

Tools

GPS

ArcGIS

Job description

Open: August 24, 2026 — Closes: September 3, 2026

Summary

You will serve as a Forestry Technician (Seasonal) and supports the resource stewardship program at Pictured Rocks by applying field equipment to monitor forest resources, managing invasive species and forest pests, and ensuring data collection. The typical season for Seasonal Staffing Office-Pictured Rocks National Lakeshore is November to May, but can be variable during these months due to weather conditions, project needs, or funding. Anticipated Entry on Duty: November 2026.

Major Duties

• Mapping and inventorying forest stands
• Conducting early detection and rapid response survey and chemical and/or cultural treatments of forest pests and invasive species
• Data processing and writing reports
• Planning pest treatments and forest restoration