Seasonal Forester

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Classification

Title:

Temporary
Employment Category:
Temporary
Hourly Position:
Yes
Work Hours/Week: 0-40
Overtime Eligible:
Yes

Position Location:

Walden, CO and Steamboat Springs, CO
Hybrid or Remote:
No

• Supporting the US Forest Service GNA program in Jackson and Routt Counties
• Chainsaw operation – thinning and opening roads
• Assisting with timber sale layout – cruising, boundary delineation, and marking
• Various GPS and GIS applications
• Assisting with assessment and treatment of insect and disease projects

• Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date
• Pursuing or completed degree in forestry or related natural resources field
• Ability to (or willingness to learn how to) operate a manual transmission vehicle
• Ability to operate 4‑wheel drive vehicles in variable weather and road conditions
• Ability to (or willingness to learn how to) operate chainsaws, timber cruising & marking equipment, and perform strenuous outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions
• Ability and willingness to work long hours with occasional evening and weekend duties (work based on a 40‑hour work week)
• Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team

• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
• One season of field experience
• Experience in the utilization of Microsoft Suite, ArcGIS Suite, Avenza or GPS

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Please send electronic versions of the application materials to the email address below:

Email: ostate.edu
Resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references

Name:
Nolan Edler

Title:

Search Contact Email
Email:
Nolan.

Edler
Phone:
Address: 59228 State Hwy 14, Walden, CO 80480

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• Supporting the US Forest Service GNA program in Jackson and Routt Counties
• Chainsaw operation – thinning and opening roads
• Assisting with timber sale layout – cruising, boundary delineation, and marking
• Various GPS and GIS applications
• Assisting with assessment and treatment of insect and disease projects

Entry level

Temporary

Research, Analyst, and Information Technology

Higher Education

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$18.00 per hour

12/31/2025

• Cover Letter
• Resume