Applicants must hold a valid driver's license or have the ability to obtain one by the start date. Additionally, they must meet the qualifications to drive a university vehicle according to the CSU Vehicle Policy.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States before the employment start date; Colorado State Forest Service will not sponsor a visa for this position.
Experience communicating with the public.
Committed to quality, demonstrated excellent customer service ethic, professionalism and safety.
Demonstrated experience with participation on teams or, as well as the ability to work independently, be a self-starter with strong interpersonal skills.
Program and/or project management experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal skills.
Proficient with ArcGIS data management, capable of using ArcMap compatible GIS/GPS units to collect field data and ability to manipulate data in ArcMap.
Understanding of the following areas: silviculture; harvesting systems; forest management planning; wildfire hazard mitigation; wildfire suppression; prescribed fire; forest insect and disease detection, prevention, and suppression; urban and community forestry; windbreaks; outreach and education.
Understanding of basic field forestry skills (cruising, prescription development, timber marking, and timber sale and/or contract administration).
Demonstrated skills in writing forest management plans, timber sale layout and administration, and budget preparation and administration.
Application Instructions:
Please submit a cover letter and resume. In your cover letter address how you meet both the minimum and preferred qualifications. Also address what field offices you are applying for. Here are a list of our field office locations:
Boulder, Fort Collins, Franktown, Frisco, Golden, Canon City, La Veta, Rifle, Woodland Park, Alamosa, Durango, Gunnison, Montrose, Salida, Grand Junction, Granby, Steamboat Springs, Colorado State Forest (Gould).
*This is an open pool - your application will be considered for future positions when opportunities arise in the location(s) you are interested in!
This is an open pool posting. Applications will be reviewed as hiring needs arise, and qualified applicants may be contacted if a suitable opportunity becomes available. This pool will expire on June 30, 2026 . Applicants wishing to be considered beyond this date must reapply.
Please note, applicants may redact information
Benefits
Health insuranceVision insurance
Additional Information
Job Description
Position Summary:
Under the supervision of a Supervisory Forester or Forester, the Forestry Technician position will work to support and deliver CSFS services in one or more of the following program areas:
Forest management
Forest agriculture
Forest stewardship planning
Urban and community forestry
Wildfire mitigation & fuels treatment
Insect and disease
Fire Wise & Community Wildfire Protection Plans
Special projects as assigned
Grant program management
Outreach & education programs
Pile burning on state lands
Community/HOA assistance
Federal, state, and local government forest management projects
These positions will provide professional, science-based assistance to local landowners regarding forest health (insects, disease, and wildfire mitigation), and prepare program-related reports and plans. In addition, these positions will also provide assistance to other staff in additional program areas including: Grants, Federal land forest management through the Good Neighbor Authority, State Land management and facilities maintenance.
At times, these positions will assist and develop service agreements with landowners by creating scopes of work, assessing project budgets, resources, and personnel, deciding the technical requirements needed for the agreement, administration of science-based forest management activities and obtaining appropriate signatures. These positions must have a basic knowledge of silviculture, Forestry best management practices, insect and disease identification, pest management, wildfire mitigation and basic wildland fire suppression.
Full Consideration Date:
06/30/2026
Brief Work Unit Description :
https://csfs.colostate.edu/
Salary Range: $45,000 - $50,000
Essential Job Duties:
These positions are expected to provide professional services, education and outreach to landowners and cooperators/partners through written and verbal communication. Utilizing feedback from relevant sources to evaluate options and implement solutions is also critical to this position.
Conditions of Employment:
Pre-employment Criminal Background Check
Supervision:
This position does not supervise
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