Seasonal Forest Technician – Field GPS & Data Collection

University of Delaware; Newport News (VA); Sur place; USD 21 000 - 30 000; Temps partiel

Résumé du poste

The City of Newport News is seeking a motivated Part-Time, Seasonal Forest Technician for May–August. You will gain hands-on experience in timber management, GPS mapping, pest monitoring, and forest data collection in outdoor environments.

Ideal candidates are students or early-career professionals studying forestry or related fields, able to work outdoors and lift up to 50 lbs, with basic GPS/GIS knowledge and strong collaboration skills.

Qualifications

• Basic knowledge of GPS, GIS, and data collection.
• Strong communication, teamwork, and time-management skills.
• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record.
• Successful completion of background check and pre-employment evaluations.
• Comfortable outdoor work in varying weather conditions.
• Pursuing forestry or related field studies is preferred.

Responsabilités

• Assist with timber cruising, marking, and mapping using GPS.
• Collect and update timber stand and vegetation data.
• Monitor forests for gypsy moths, southern pine beetle, and other pests.
• Support reforestation, timber stand improvement, erosion control, and BMP work.
• Help manage invasive species and assist with forest management planning.
• Perform other forestry-related duties as assigned.

Connaissances

Fieldwork

Data collection

Teamwork

Time management

Outils

GPS

GIS

Description du poste

The City of Newport News is seeking a motivated Part-Time, Seasonal Forest Technician for May–August. You will gain hands-on experience in timber management, GPS mapping, pest monitoring, and forest data collection in outdoor environments.

Ideal candidates are students or early-career professionals studying forestry or related fields, able to work outdoors and lift up to 50 lbs, with basic GPS/GIS knowledge and strong collaboration skills.