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Forestry Technicians
Forestry technicians work in a variety of natural resource and recreation areas such as timber, wildlife, watershed, botany, silviculture, recreation, visitor services, and more. As a forestry aid or technician, you may survey the ecosystem, build and maintain trails, implement restorative and protective projects, manage the growth of trees and other vegetation, recruit and train volunteers, or work directly with the public. You will get to make an impact on our nations forests by reducing threat of wildfires, improve habitats for wildlife including threatened and endangered species, decrease the spread of invasive plant species, and much more.
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Interns
Open to the Public Using Direct Hire Authority
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Foresters
Foresters are responsible for managing timber resources by developing annual work plans and carrying out short range timber management programs. As a forester you will develop timber management plans based on information gained from on-the-ground timber surveys, maps, aerial photographs, and computer reports. You will also review logging plans and make sure contracts are followed, inspect logging operations, work alongside resource specialists for forest management, and interact with members of the public. As a forester you will help maintain and improve the health, diversity, and productivity of the nation’s forests and grasslands.
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Interns
Recent Graduates
Merit
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Fire Management Specialists
Fire management specialists work towards managing excess fuels in our nation’s forests and grasslands. As a fire management specialist you will spend a lot of time outdoors, collecting data, cutting and piling trees and brush, and working on prescribed fires to eliminate excess fuels. You may also be involved in developing long-term strategic plans for the treatment of fuels using fire, mechanical or chemical methods. You will work alongside resource specialists, stakeholders, and cooperators to identify and prioritize project work across your assigned unit. As a fire management specialist, you will play a huge role in returning forests to a healthy state, help protect highly valued resources and assets, and create opportunities for firefighters to do their work in a safer, more effective manner.
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Recent Graduates
Merit
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Natural Resources
Natural resource interns are offered on the job training in the natural resources and biological sciences program that could lead to a permanent professional or technical position. Programs covered in this position include but are not limited to forestry, wildlife biology, range management, botany, recreation, and fish biology. As an intern you may be responsible for monitoring and reducing impacts caused by forest visitors and other influences. You will develop, oversee and maintain popular recreation facilities such as trails, campgrounds and picnic areas; reduce the spread of invasive species; and issue special permits. As an intern you will also gain experience working outdoors to conduct research by identifying, preserving, and collecting data on the different types and sizes of trees, plants, insects, and animals.
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Interns