Seasonal Forester

Job Description

Position Summary:

This position will support the Summit County Lead Project Forester.

Full Consideration Date: 3/15/2026

Brief Work Unit Description Colorado State Forest Service | Colorado State University

Essential Job Duties:

• Supporting the U.S. Forest Service Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) program in Summit and Eagle Counties.

• Supporting CSFS projects with Summit County Government and Towns.

• Assisting with timber cruising, boundary delineation, and marking using various GPS and GIS applications.

• Assisting with assessment and treatment of insect and disease projects

• Assisting in forest management planning

Conditions of Employment:

• This position requires hiking and carrying field equipment for most hours of the workday

• The employee should be able to work in adverse weather conditions, steep/rough terrain, and with minimal supervision

Supervision:

This position does not supervise

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 operate 4-wheel drive vehicles in variable weather and road conditions

• Experience (or willingness to learn how to) in 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

• Familiarity with Western U.S. tree identification

• Familiarity with forest insects and disease of Colorado

• One season of natural resources field experience

• Experience in the utilization of Microsoft Suite, ArcGIS Pro, Avenza, OnX, and/ or GPS

• Ability to keep detailed, accurate, and precise record keeping of project management and daily work duties

EMPLOYMENT DATES: 

Mid-May 2026 through October 31, 2026 (start and end date subject to change); normal work schedule is 40 hours per week. 

Salary Range

Required Application Documents

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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.