Seasonal Field Forester
About The Position
Forsite is actively looking for a Seasonal Field Forester to join our US Forestry Team, based in Moscow, Idaho. Positions are available for candidates who can begin field work between February and June, with the opportunity to continue through the end of the calendar year or longer. Three-month positions are also available for students, and start dates are flexible depending on your schedule. Forsite is a leading provider of integrated solutions for energy infrastructure, natural landscapes and wildfire protection. Our staff are industry leaders in forestry, technology, aerial patrol, LiDAR & imagery capture/processing, analytics, strategic planning, resource and land management/stewardship and professional forestry. We are a company that is committed to innovation and is constantly growing with clients across North America and abroad in multiple sectors. We take pride in our team culture, where supporting one another is second nature. We are a dynamic, people-focused business that thrives by delivering value to our customers, creating opportunities for our employees, and drawing on our expertise for sustainable solutions that balance economic, environmental and social goals. We will apply our skills, knowledge and technologies to be the best forest management company.
Requirements
- Having or pursuing a Forestry or other Natural Resources-related degree
- One field season of natural resource related experience
- Experience with timber cruising, inventory, and forest measurements, as well as timber sales preparation
- Familiarity with navigation using map, compass, GPS, and GIS applications
- History of working independently or as a crew member, with minimal supervision while maintaining a high quality of work
Nice To Haves
- Leadership and planning experience is highly beneficial
Responsibilities
- Collection of data utilizing both conventional techniques for timber cruising and cutting-edge LiDAR technology-assisted methods, aimed at developing precise estimates of marketable timber volume and providing clients with comprehensive insights into forest health and condition.
- Opportunities may arise to rotate through a range of assignments across multiple service teams, including Forest Health Management activities such as harvest boundary designation, riparian buffers, planting administration, and forest road management.
- Building technical breadth and adaptability through working across multiple project types and services within a full field season.
Benefits
- Competitive, market-benchmarked hourly pay: $17.50–$20.00 per hour depending on experience
- Housing available for qualifying out-of-area candidates; a bunkhouse is available at our Moscow, Idaho base for those not currently living in the area.
- Field travel and project expenses covered by the company for out-of-area assignments.
- Advancement potential as employees grow into service areas that match their career goals.
- Flexible start dates; work typically begins in late winter/early spring and may continue through the calendar year.
- Seasonal 3-month positions available for students
- A supportive, collaborative team environment with direct mentorship from certified foresters and experienced field leads
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
