Forest Health - 2026 Seasonal Forestry Technician

North Dakota University System • Fargo, ND

55d • $22

About The Position

North Dakota State University is distinctive as a student focused, land-grant, research university. We educate leaders who solve national and global challenges by providing affordable access to an excellent education that combines teaching and research in a rich learning environment.

NDSU is in the highest Carnegie Classification of Institutions of Higher Education, R1, granted to the top research institutions in the country.

NDSU has offices across the state of North Dakota, and the main campus is in Fargo, on the Minnesota border. Along with Moorhead, Minnesota, Fargo forms one of the largest metropolitan centers between Minneapolis and Seattle. The community is consistently ranked as one of the best places to live.

NDSU is committed to fostering a community where differences are recognized as strengths. Rooted in our land-grant mission, we work together to meet the needs of North Dakota and its communities through education, research and outreach.

Requirements

• Valid driver's license.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working with landowners on forestry or related conservation practices.
• Familiarity with the use of forestry tools, forest inventory and field sampling techniques.
• Familiarity with identifying trees and shrubs common to ND.
• Knowledge and experience with various field sampling methods.
• Highly self-motivated, dedicated, outgoing, confident, and ethical.
• Ability to work safely without direct supervision.

Responsibilities

• Address public and private tree health assistance requests statewide.
• Assist with insect trapping for emerald ash borer.
• Apply Forest Health sampling methods to accompany assistance visits.
• Conduct tree health surveys in communities statewide.
• Collect and manage data to assist long-term FH monitoring.
• Coordinate with Forest Health manager and full-time staff to provide field services for ongoing Forest Health initiatives statewide.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Educational Services
• Education Level: No Education Listed
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees