Idaho Panhandle National Forest - Forestry Technician (Recreation) Individual Placement

Northwest Youth Corps • Avery, ID

9h • Onsite

About The Position

The Idaho Panhandle National Forest, St. Joe Ranger District is recruiting one 480 Hour (12 weeks) Forestry Technician (Recreation) Individual Placement beginning May through August 2026. Incumbents will perform a variety of work in support of the unit's recreation program along the St. Joe and St. Maries Rivers. The St. Joe River is classified as a Designated Wild & Scenic River from Avery, Idaho up to St. Joe Lake. The St. Joe River has 17 campgrounds ranging in size from 2 to 18 sites, and 9 of those campgrounds are within the St. Joe River Corridor.

Requirements

• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude
• Current driver's license
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
• Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground
• Personal vehicle

Nice To Haves

• Attention to detail.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, cleaning chemicals and basic carpentry.
• Experience with cleaning and maintaining recreation areas and facilities
• Coursework in natural resources, geology, forestry, or related field.
• A strong interest in resource management, public lands and visitor services.
• Basic First Aid/CPR

Responsibilities

• Checking visitor use of recreation facilities
• Monitoring compliance with recreation area rules and regulations of parking, campfires, sanitation, use of picnic sites, and/or boat launch sites
• Reporting violations to their supervisor
• Cleaning recreation areas and maintaining improvements
• Answering routine questions about recreational activities
• Constructing and/or maintaining trails
• Performing other duties as assigned

Benefits

• $7,680 dispersed on a monthly basis.
• The position also includes a $500 gear reimbursement and a housing fund is available.
• The living allowance is taxable.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED