Forestry Technician - Seasonal
General position summary:
The Forestry Technician will assist Foresters with a variety of forestry fieldwork in Southern Oregon. Location is flexible.
Essential Functions/Major Responsibilities:
* Timber cruising and check cruising
* Marking and painting trees prior to harvest operations
* Harvest unit layout
General forestry field and office work
Job Skills:
* Understanding of cruising and forest measurement techniques
* Working knowledge of forest management
* Ability to work independently
* Basic skill level in Microsoft Office and Excel, ArcGIS a plus
* Excellent communication skills
* Enthusiastic and team-oriented individual
Job Conditions:
- Work is performed both within the field and in our offices.
- Field work to be performed in all weather conditions, steep rough terrain, and a variety of settings including open fields and forested areas.
- Requires overnight travel on a regular basis, accommodation provided.
- Computer use, physical ability to operate a telephone, and sit for extended periods of time, may lift/carry up to 50 pounds.
Education and/or Experience:
- Enrolled in a Forestry or related program at an accredited college or university.
- 0 to 5 years' experience as a field technician or forester
* Combination of experience and education
- Valid driver's license