Temporary – Forestry Technician
About The Position
This position will provide field and office support to faculty conducting long-term collaborative research with the U.S. Forest Service on ecology and management of mixed-species northern forests. This full-time, 40-hours per week, temporary position pays $22.00/hr. Essential duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Conduct inventory on permanent sample plots, including trees, shrubs, and understory vegetation (identified to species), substrate, deadwood, and microtopography. • Collect geospatial data and utilize those data in creation of geo-referenced maps. • Assist with stand layout and timber marking for commercial harvests in research areas. • Assist with infrastructure and facility maintenance associated with long-term research installations. • Provide other field and other office support to faculty and collaborating scientists as requested.
Requirements
- BS in Forestry OR MF in Forestry, natural resources, or related field
- Experience with forest inventory and field work
- Knowledge of tree and forest measurements, tree identification, and basic field navigation
Nice To Haves
- MS in Forestry, natural resources or related field
- Data management, entry, organization skills
- Experience leading a field crew
- Comfortable using Excel and the Microsoft suite
Responsibilities
- Conduct inventory on permanent sample plots, including trees, shrubs, and understory vegetation (identified to species), substrate, deadwood, and microtopography.
- Collect geospatial data and utilize those data in creation of geo-referenced maps.
- Assist with stand layout and timber marking for commercial harvests in research areas.
- Assist with infrastructure and facility maintenance associated with long-term research installations.
- Provide other field and other office support to faculty and collaborating scientists as requested.
Benefits
- tuition benefits (employee and dependent)
- comprehensive insurance coverage including medical, dental, vision, life insurance, and short and long term disability
- retirement plan options
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
