NATURAL RESOURCES TECHNICIAN 1, 2, OR 3

State of Louisiana; Pineville (LA); On-site; USD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Job summary

The Louisiana Military Department seeks a Natural Resource Technician to support timber management across approximately 13,500 acres at CBTS. You will mark, measure, tally, cruise, and inventory stands, conduct prescribed and site-preparation burns, and apply GIS/GPS in line with INRMP/ICRMP.

The role requires physical endurance, CPR/First Aid certification within one year, and ability to travel for seminars. Salary bands vary by MT-313 to MT-315 based on qualifications and tenure.

Qualifications

• Proficient in GPS equipment, forestry tools, and instruments.
• LA Prescribe Burn certified.
• Proficient in the operation of medium and heavy equipment.
• Ability to perform daily maintenance and PMCS on all Natural Resource equipment.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel and Power Point), email and internet.
• Knowledge of forestry chemicals and herbicides.
• Knowledge of wildlife management.
• Ability to perform physically arduous duties in uncomfortable terrain, vegetation and weather conditions.

Responsibilities

• Assist with natural resource management across approximately 13,500 acres at CBTS.
• Mark, measure, tally, cruising and inventory timber stands to support management prescriptions and objectives.
• Conduct prescribed burns and site-preparation burns to meet INRMP goals.
• Conduct invasive species control operations.
• Apply GIS and GPS to natural resource activities per INRMP and ICRMP.
• Maintain and install firebreaks; bush hog, discs, and plant pollinator and wildlife plots.
• Annually conduct ~2,500 acres of prescribed burns and ~250 acres site-preparation burns.
• Obtain CPR and First Aid certification within one year; pass Work Capacity Test when required.
• Travel for seminars and training; work in varying conditions and long hours as mission requires.

Skills

GPS equipment

Forestry tools

LA Prescribe Burn certified

Operate heavy equipment

PMCS on NR equipment

Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPt

Forestry chemicals & herbicides

Wildlife management knowledge

Physically arduous duties

Job description

ANNOUNCEMENT NO. 192-2026 BENEFITS

OPENING DATE: October 20, 2026 Retirement: LASERS

CLOSING DATE: November 01, 2026 Insurance: Medical, Dental, & Vision

Paid Holidays: 10 plus proclaimed

Annual Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increases

Sick Leave: 96 hours per year with tenure increase

Salary:

MT-313 $53,498 - $64,210

MT-314 $57,242 - $68,702

MT-315 $61,256 - $73,528

*Salary indicates typical starting range. Level will be determined by qualifications.

JOB TYPE: Unclassified*

Current Classified employees must give up their designation to accept this position.

POSITION DESCRIPTION

The Natural Resource Technician assists with implementing natural resource management activities across approximately 13,500 acres at CBTS. Duties include marking, measuring, tallying, cruising, and inventorying timber stands to support timber management prescriptions and objectives; conducting prescribed burns and site-preparation burns in support of Integrated Natural Resources Management Plan (INRMP) goals; conducting invasive species control operations; and applying Geographic Information System (GIS) and Global Positioning System (GPS) technologies to natural resource management activities in compliance with the INRMP and Integrated Cultural Resources Management Plan (ICRMP). The position also maintains and installs firebreaks; bush hogs, discs, and plants pollinator and wildlife food plots; and maintains equipment and materials used in support of the natural resources program. The technician will annually conduct approximately 2,500 acres of prescribed burns to improve military training areas, enhance wildlife habitat, and reduce wildfire risk, as well as approximately 250 acres of site-preparation burns to improve seedling survival and support future timber harvest yields. The incumbent must be capable of interpreting fire weather forecasts and adapting those forecasts to approved burn plans. Periodic travel and overnight stays may be required for job-related educational seminars, training, conferences, workshops, and to assist CBTS Natural Resources staff. The employee must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within one year of employment and, based on assigned duties, must annually pass the Work Capacity Test at the moderate or arduous level. This position requires extensive fieldwork and considerable physical exertion, including walking over uneven terrain, wet surfaces, and in water; bending, stooping, and stretching; and working in heat and other weather extremes. The work involves exposure to smoke, dust, ticks, and poisonous plants and animals. Operations may require extended work hours over multiple days. Additional duties may be assigned, and responsibilities may be modified as mission requirements change.

POSITION QUALIFICATIONS

Proficient in the use of GPS equipment, forestry tools, and instruments. LA Prescribe Burn certified. Proficient in the operation of medium and heavy equipment. Ability to perform daily maintenance and PMCS on all Natural Resource equipment. Ability to use latest version of Microsoft Office, (Word, Excel and Power Point), email and internet. Knowledge of application and use of forestry chemicals and herbicides. Knowledge of wildlife management. Ability to perform physically arduous duties in uncomfortable terrain, vegetation and weather conditions.

GENERAL REQUIREMENTS

• Must have a valid Driver's License, Social Security Card and Birth Certificate.
• Must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card.
• Must be available to report to duty during emergency or disaster situations for extended hours over an extended period of time. Other periodic travel may be required.
• Must meet physical requirements to perform functions of the position.
• Must attend/complete all Louisiana Military Department (LMD) annual training and other training required for the position.
• Must adhere to the Code of Ethics and foster a Sexual Harassment-Free Environment.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

By submitting an application for employment with the Military Department, the applicant agrees to the following conditions of employment:

• All LMD positions require in‑office attendance. This is not a remote position.
• Salary is paid by Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT) / Direct Deposit Only. A checking or savings account is required for employment.
• For positions requiring computer/email access selected applicant must qualify to obtain a Department of Defense Common Access Card (CAC) Card and maintain eligibility.
• LMD is a substance abuse and drug free workplace. The selected applicant must pass a pre‑employment background investigation and pre‑employment drug test. Thereafter, all employees are subject to random drug testing.
• To become an employee of the LMD you must be a current member of the Louisiana National Guard or eligible for membership in the Louisiana State Guard.
• The selected applicant must pass a pre‑employment criminal background investigation prior to employment.

Equal Opportunity Employer and State as a Model Employee (SAME)