Seasonal Forester (2 positions)

Employer
Colorado State Forest Service
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

Duties and Responsibilities:

  • Supporting the US Forest Service GNA program in Jackson and Routt Counties
  • Chainsaw operation - thinning and opening roads
  • Assisting with timber sale layout - cruising, boundary delineation, and marking
  • Various GPS and GIS applications
  • Assisting with assessment and treatment of insect and disease projects
     

Minimum Requirements: 

  • Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date
  • Pursuing or completed degree in forestry or related natural resources field
  • Ability to (or willingness to learn how to) operate a manual transmission vehicle
  • Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles in variable weather and road conditions
  • Ability to (or willingness to learn how to) operate chainsaws, timber cruising & marking equipment, and perform strenuous outdoor work in a variety of weather conditions
  • Ability and willingness to work long hours with occasional evening and weekend duties (work based on a 40-hour work week)
  • Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team 
     

Conditions of Employment:

  • This position requires hiking and carrying field equipment most hours of the workday
  • Occasional camping will be required
  • The employee should be able to work in adverse weather conditions, steep/rough terrain, and with minimal supervision
     

Preferred Experience: 

  • Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
  • One season of field experience
  • Experience in the utilization of Microsoft Suite, ArcGIS Suite, Avenza or GPS
Job Field:
Forestry
Community Forestry & Arboriculture
Job Type:
Seasonal, Temporary, Internship
Location Detail:
- Medicine Bow Routt National Forest Parks Ranger Station (Walden, CO)
- Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger Station (Steamboat Springs, CO)
Salary:
HOURLY PAY RATE: $18.00 per hour (depending on experience) – dormitory style housing
Job Benefits:

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be considered until all vacancies are filled, however materials should be received by February 15th, 2026 for full consideration. 

EMPLOYMENT DATES: Late May 2026 through August 2026 (start and end date may be variable)

How To Apply:

Please send electronic versions of the application materials to the email address below:

CSFS_StateForest@mail.colostate.edu
Resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references

For questions regarding the position, please contact:
Nolan Edler
Colorado State Forest Service
59228 State Hwy 14
Walden, CO 80480
(970) 723-4505

View this position and other available positions at the link below.

Application Deadline:
Link to Full Job Posting:
https://csfs.colostate.edu/employment/

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