WEBSITE AND MORE INFORMATION
POSITION TITLE: Seasonal Forester (2 positions)
LOCATIONS
Medicine Bow Routt National Forest Parks Ranger Station (Walden)
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger Station (Steamboat Springs)
HOURLY PAY RATE: $18.00 per hour (depending on experience) – dormitory style housing
EMPLOYMENT DATES: Late May 2026 through August 2026 (start and end date may be variable)
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be considered until all vacancies are filled, however materials should be received by February 15, 2026 for full consideration.
Minimum requirements
- 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
Conditions of employment
- This position requires hiking and carrying field equipment most hours of the workday.
- Occasional camping will be required.
- The employee should be able to work in adverse weather conditions, steep/rough terrain and with minimal supervision.
Preferred experience
- 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
Duties and responsibilities
- 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
Application instructions
Send resume, cover letter and three professional references to
CSFS_StateForest@mail.colostate.edu.
Handshake: #10520625
Contact information
Nolan Edler
Colorado State Forest Service
59228 State Hwy 14
Walden, CO 80480
(970) 723-4505
Nolan.Edler@colostate.edu