Forestry Technician - Seasonal

The City of Aspen is hiring for the following seasonal Parks and Open Space position:

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• End-of-season bonuses of $500 or $750, based on hours worked, and $750 bonuses for eligible employees who return for additional seasons
• Seasonal employment with flexible work arrangements
• Use of City-managed vehicles during the workday, as needed
• Collaborative and supportive team-oriented workplace
• Opportunities for field-based, outdoor work in a dynamic environment
• Hands-on experience supporting natural resource management and environmental stewardship
• Meaningful public service work benefiting the Aspen community
• Strong emphasis on employee safety and training.
• Potential for additional year-round employment opportunities beyond seasonal assignment.

The City of Aspen is an Equal Opportunity Employer

Job Title: Forestry Technician

Department: Parks and Open Space

Classification: Non-exempt, seasonal

Season Dates: May 4, 2026 - Nov. 1, 2026

Pay Rate: $26.00/ hour

Position summary: The City of Aspen Parks & Open Space Department seeks a motivated and detail-oriented individual to support the City’s Forestry Program. This position is a crucial member of the Forestry team and gains diverse experience in the fields of urban forestry, arboriculture, and natural resource management. The ideal candidate is able to collaborate effectively with a team and engage positively with the public while working primarily in outdoor environments.

Supervision Exercised and Received: Position works under the supervision of the City Forester. This position is non-supervisory.

• Works as part of a dedicated team committed to the stewardship of Aspen’s community forest.
• Conducts tree care operations such as pruning, removal, chipping, and planting.
• Assists with maintaining the health of Aspen’s parks, trails, and open spaces through natural resource management projects as assigned.
• Demonstrates initiative, a strong work ethic, and a willingness to learn and grow within the Parks and Open Space Department.

• Supports positive relationships between local government and the public by demonstrating courteous, respectful, and cooperative behavior when interacting with residents, visitors, and City staff.
• Performs duties with attention to detail and demonstrates the ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

• Supports and models the City of Aspen organizational values:
  Service, Partnership, Stewardship, and Innovation. Organizational values are shared principles that guide behavior across the organization. This position is responsible for upholding and applying these values while performing daily work functions.

Other duties as assigned.

• Service:
  Provides service with excellence, humility, integrity, and respect in daily work, builds trust by listening, treats people with respect, acknowledges opportunities for improvement, and follows through with commitments.
• Partnership:
  Actively creates strong, supportive internal and external relationships to attain a common goal and achieve greater impact together.
• Stewardship:
  Balances social, environmental, and financial responsibilities, evaluating the impact of decision making on a thriving future for all.
• Innovation:
  Develops technical expertise to pursue new ideas and creative outcomes, grounded in Aspen’s unique culture, opportunities and challenges.
• Communication:
  Knowledge of effective and appropriate communication. Ability to use knowledge effectively in various contexts which may require oral,…