Employer National Forest Foundation Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills National Forest Foundation (NFF) are pleased to offer a temporary, non-exempt, full-time position, up to 40 hours per week, from May 18, 2026 to October 16, 2026 as a technician for integrated vegetation management focusing on fuels management on the Payette National Forest in Central Idaho.Position Function: Under direction of the NFF Intermountain Region Program Manager, the Forestry Technician shall conduct pre-and post-treatment surveys/monitoring on non-commercial, commercial, and prescribed fire project areas. Non-commercial thinning stand layout, ground truthing lidar data, non-commercial stand diagnosis, and vegetation survey implementation will all be key duties of this position.The Payette Forestry Technician is also expected to work closely with Forest Service staff as an integrated team member to provide support and technical assistance for vegetation management projects and a variety of other activities. Education and Qualifications: NFF expects the Payette National Forest Forestry Technician to possess the following educational and experiential qualifications:Knowledge of Idaho’s ecosystems, trees, and plant species, basic knowledge of timber and fuels management, or general understanding of wildland fire behavior, wildfire mitigation approaches, and post-fire impacts.Working knowledge of forest measurement techniques and tools (diameter tape, prism, clinometer etc.), fuel load estimation and basic timber inventory and cruisingExperience working around logging equipment and other heavy machinery.Must have a valid driver’s license and clean driving record.You must be Authorized to work in the United States.Abilities and Skills: NFF expects the Payette National Forest Forestry Technician to possess the following proven abilities and skills:Ability to safely hike and navigate alone in remote, steep mountainous areas using a map, compass, GPS and other digital mapping applications.Must be able to lift 50 pounds and work in steep, rocky and brushy terrain for long periods of time.Must be able to work safely in environmental conditions that may range from extreme heat to cold with rain or snow possible.Working knowledge of GPS, ArcGIS, Survey123, or Field MapsAbility to interpret project specifications and adhere to written inspection and data collection protocols.Ability to work independently, perform fieldwork, communicate with partners, and work on projects with minimal oversight. Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: McCall, Idaho Salary: $22.91/hour Job Benefits: How to apply:Please apply online at https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3913318 Application Deadline: Sun, 04/12/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://recruiting.paylocity.com/Recruiting/Jobs/Details/3913318
