Seasonal Forestry Positions - Priest Lake

Seasonal Forestry Positions - Priest Lake

Join the Idaho Department of Lands Timber Team! Forestry seasonal positions support IDL’s mission of sustainably managing Idaho’s Endowment Lands. These positions are integral to timber sales and reforestation efforts, which generate revenue for Idaho’s public schools and other beneficiaries.

Positions last 3 to 8 months, starting as early as April 2026 and ending as late as November 2026, depending on the role and state needs. Benefit eligibility may vary depending on position. To learn more about these opportunities, visit: https://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)./

• Must meet prescribed physical requirements as measured by the Work Capacity Fitness Test at the arduous level. To learn more: https:///
• Ability to walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours daily.
• Failure to meet required physical qualifications will disqualify you for employment.

The Resource Aide I is an entry-level position in resource management. Performs and assists in resource management projects and activities such as preparation of timber sales and forest management projects by using some knowledge of forest measurement technology, dendrology, pathology, and entomology. May assist in prescribed burning operations and the suppression of wildland fires. May be required to operate light vehicles, chainsaws, and ATV/UTVs.

Pay:
Starting rate is $16.39 per hour, depending on experience.

• Assist with Timber Management and Forest Management projects
• Cruising and marking, GPS boundaries
• Conduct stocking surveys, take thinning plots
• Cone collection, planting, planting plots
• Data entry, equipment maintenance, prescribed burning
• Facility maintenance, and road inventory

• No previous experience required.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours daily.
• Ability to learn use of radio, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment.
• Must be able to keep accurate and legible notes, and project records.
• A valid driver’s license with the ability to learn how to operate a manual transmission vehicle may be required.
• Some knowledge of computer processing and use, and data recording.
• Must be 18 years of age or older.
• May be required to pass a Work Capacity Test for wildland firefighting qualifications.

The Resource Aide II is an individual trained in resource management. Performs and assists in resource management projects and activities such as preparation of timber sales and forest management projects by using knowledge of forest measurement technology, dendrology, pathology, and entomology. May perform as a leader of a small crew in the absence of a crew foreman and assist with training.

May assist in prescribed burning operations and the suppression of wildland fires. May be required to operate light vehicles, chainsaws, and ATV/UTVs.

Pay:
Starting rate is $17.48 per hour, depending on experience.

• Assist with Timber Management and Forest Management projects
• Cruising and marking, GPS boundaries
• Conduct stocking surveys, take thinning plots
• Cone collection, planting, planting plots
• Data entry, equipment maintenance, prescribed burning
• Facility maintenance, and road inventory

• Have a minimum of three (3) months experience in a resource-related field and/or a minimum one (1) year of college or comparable education in a resource-related field.
• Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.
• Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods of time.
• Must have the ability to walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours daily.
• Ability to learn use of radio, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment.
• Must be able to keep accurate and legible notes and project records.
• A valid driver’s license with the ability to learn how to operate a manual…