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Seasonal Forester
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Classification Title
Temporary Hourly
Employment Category
Temporary
Is this an Hourly position?
Yes
Work Hours/Week
0-40
Overtime Eligible?
Yes
Position Location
Walden, CO and Steamboat Springs, CO
Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?
No
Description of Work Unit
The Colorado State Forest Service is an agency of Colorado State University, housed organizationally in the Warner College of Natural Resources. The CSFS also staffs the Division of Forestry for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The CSFS has field offices throughout the state, organized within 4 Areas with a State Office in Fort Collins on the Foothills Campus at CSU. Individual staff members take the lead on one or more program areas and all staff members are expected to assist each other as needed for successful, efficient, and effective delivery of services and programs.
Search Contact Email
Nolan Edler, Nolan.Edler@colostate.edu
Position Summary
- 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
Position Minimum Qualifications
- 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
Preferred Qualifications
- 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
Posting Details
Working Title
Seasonal Forester
Posting Number
202500716T
Department
Colorado State Forest Service
Salary Range
$18.00 per hour
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.
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Close Date
12/31/2025
Special Instructions to Applicants
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
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
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
CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.
References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.
Background Check Policy Statement
Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.
EEO
Colorado State University (CSU) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.
Essential Job Duties
Job Duty Category
Forest Health Management
Duty/Responsibility
- 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
Percentage Of Time
100%
References
Minimum References Required
3
Maximum References Required
3
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