Employer Jefferson Conservation District Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Position reports to the Forest Program Manager and undertakes a variety of office (approx. 50%) and fieldwork (approx. 50%) duties in support of JCD’s private-lands ecological forestry program. This position involves significant project management, landowner outreach, and contractor coordination. This work occurs in partnership with the USDA Natural Resources Conservation Service (NRCS), which provides logistical support to JCD at the Colorado NRCS State Office at the Denver Federal Center (This position is not a federal job; JCD and NRCS are separate employers). ● Fluency in written and spoken English ● Ability to use computers and mobile devices● Ability to work safely outdoors, independently and as a team, during all seasons and weather conditions; hike over steep, uneven terrain; use a map, compass, GPS, and other equipment; carry up to 25 pounds ● Ability to safely operate a four-wheel-drive vehicle in urban and rural mountainous settings on- and off-road. ● During the first year of employment, employee must provide their own boots, clothing, and other personal gear for field work, after which they will receive the clothing and field gear stipend benefit Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location Detail: Jefferson Conservation District’s (JCD) office is in Lakewood, Colorado at the Denver Federal Center (but JCD is not a federal agency). JCD’s district boundaries are generally unincorporated Jefferson County, and our conservation projects typically occur in the foothills/mountains. Salary: Full Position Hourly Wage Range: $29.01 - $40.61 Job Benefits: Employer-matched retirement, health/dental/vision insurance, paid time off, hybrid work environment including telework options, flexible work scheduling, educational stipend, clothing/field gear stipend. Application Deadline: Tue, 09/29/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://jcd.colorado.gov/sites/g/files/lrnvjt2451/files/JobAnnouncementForester…
