Employer Payette National Forest Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills Payette National Forest West Zone Silviculture Department is recruiting two 480 Hour (12 week) IndividualPlacements beginning May 8, 2026 through July 31, 2026. Individual placements will complete field surveys tomonitor forest regeneration after wildfire and timber harvest and make recommendations for tree planting.Individual placements will also develop a cone monitoring and collection program to provide the seed we needfor future tree planting, among other reforestation-related and silviculture activities.Duties and Responsibilities:Specific activities include: Reforestation assessment surveys (60%) Stand data collection (20%) Other activities as assigned such as: working in a greenhouse nursery, timber marking/cruising, datamanagement (10%) Training and professional development (10%) Required Qualifications: Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans) U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident Must pass a background/driver check Must have a high school diploma or GED Valid Driver’s LicenseDesired Qualifications: CPR/First Aid Field work experience (hiking, working outdoors) Personal transportation Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Seasonal, Temporary, Internship Location Detail: Council, Idaho (housing may be provided) Salary: Program Benefits: Individual placements will earn $7,680 living allowance, dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 12 weeks (480 Hours). The living allowance is taxable. Application Deadline: Sun, 03/15/2026 - 12:00pm Link to Full Job Posting: https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobs/1278796
