Forest Technician Newport News
Job in
Northern, Floyd County, Kentucky, USA
Listed on 2026-09-16
Listing for:
University of Delaware
Full Time, Part Time
position Listed on 2026-09-16
Job specializations:
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Outdoor/Nature/Animal Care
Environmental Science, Forestry, Outdoor / Nature, Agriculture / Farming
Job Description & How to Apply Below
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Job TitleForest Technician (Part-Time, Seasonal)
LocationNewport News, Virginia
Job TypePart-Time | Seasonal (May-August)
QuickJob Summary
The City is seeking a motivated Part-Time, Seasonal Forest Technician (May-August) to support hands-on forestry and natural resource management work. This position is ideal for students or early-career professionals pursuing forestry or related fields who want real-world field experience in timber management, GPS mapping, pest monitoring, and forest data collection.
What You'll Do- 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
- Students or individuals studying forestry or a related field
- Comfortable working outdoors in varying weather conditions
- Interested in gaining practical, hands-on forestry experience
- 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
- Moderate physical activity, including lifting up to 50 lbs, climbing, kneeling, and working outdoors
- Exposure to weather extremes, wildlife, terrain, and forestry equipment
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