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Forestry Crew Leader (T00870)
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Please see Special Instructions for more details.
Applicants must apply online.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Posting Details
Posting Information
Posting Number
temp hourly1247P
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Classification Title
Working Title
Forestry Crew Leader (T00870)
Department
Geosciences & Natural Resources
Salary Range
$20/hr to $25/hr
Posting Information
- Supervise, train, and assist student interns with field data collection, implementation of stewardship treatments, and data entry operations
- Ensure quality of crew work
- Prepare equipment, data forms, maps, and other materials as needed to perform daily tasks
- Assist with equipment maintenance and updating of equipment inventory
- Perform basic GIS operations
- Assist with data analyses and report writing
- Serve as a primary driver for WCU vans
- Other responsibilities as assigned
Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Required for this Position
- Understanding of natural resource management practices
- Experience with field methods used to assess the condition of forest and aquatic systems
- Proficient in plant identification
- Experience using herbicides for non-native plant control, low-shade removal, crop-tree release, and other treatments.
Minimum Qualifications
- BS degree in Natural Resource Conservation & Management or related field
- Proficient using GIS to make maps and perform other basic operations
- Ability to work and navigate in the rugged topography around western NC
- Proficient using Excel and Word
- Possess a valid driver’s license
- Legally able to work in the United States
Preferred Qualifications
Posting Text
Open Date
04/17/2026
Close Date
06/01/2026
Open Until Filled
No
Special Instructions to Applicants
Applicants must apply online.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
PLEASE COMPLETE ALL AREAS OF THE APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS MAY NOT BE GIVEN CONSIDERATION IN THE REVIEW PROCESS.
Qualified applicants will be contacted by the department directly if selected for interview.
Please Note: Temporary employees are paid bi-weekly on an hourly basis and do not receive benefits.
Background/E-Verify
Final candidates are subject to criminal & sex offender background checks. Some vacancies also require credit or motor vehicle checks.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Western Carolina University uses E-Verify to confirm employment eligibility of all newly hired employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, please visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify. Proper documentation of identity and employability are required at the time of employment.
Credential Verification
All new employees are required to have listed credentials/degrees verified within 30 days of employment. All new employees who will be teaching are required to provide official transcripts within 30 days of employment. Transcripts should be provided for the highest earned degree and/or the degree which is being used to satisfy credential/qualification requirements.
EOE
Western Carolina University is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race; color; ethnicity; religion; sex; pregnancy; sexual orientation; gender identity or expression; national origin; age; disability; genetic information; political affiliation; National Guard or veteran status, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws, regulations, and policies, and the policies of The University of North Carolina. Persons with disabilities requiring accommodations in the application and interview process please call (828) 227-7218 or email at jobs@email.wcu.edu.
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