Forestry Technician - Open Pool
Company: Colorado State University
Location: Fort Collins
Posted on: May 26, 2023
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Job Description:
Posting Detail Information
Working Title Forestry Technician - Open Pool
Position Location Boulder, Fort Collins, Franktown, Golden, Canon
City, La Veta, Woodland Park, Alamosa, Durango, Gunnison, Montrose,
Salida, Grand Junction, Granby, Frisco, Steamboat Springs, and
State Forest (Gould).
Work Location Position is fully in-office/in-person
Research Professional Position Yes
Posting Number 202300158AP
Position Type Admin Professional/ Research Professional
Classification Title
Number of Vacancies
Work Hours/Week
Proposed Annual Salary Range $45,000 - $50,000; Commensurate with
experience
Employee Benefits
Colorado State University ( CSU ) is committed to providing
employees with a strong and competitive benefits package that
supports you, your health, and your family. Visit CSU's Human
Resources website for detailed benefit plan information for
permanent full-time and part-time faculty and administrative
professional employees in the following University benefit areas:
https://hr.colostate.edu/hr-community-and-supervisors/benefits/benefits-eligibility/
& https://hr.colostate.edu/prospective-employees/our-perks/.
Desired Start Date
Position End Date (if temporary)
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by
11:59pm (MT) on 12/31/2023
Description of Work Unit
The Colorado State Forest Service is an agency of Colorado State
University, and is 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 located in Fort Collins on one of the foothills
campuses of 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.
Position Summary
The Colorado State Forest Service accepts applications on an
ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in obtaining a
full or part-time Forestry Technician position, to work within one
or more of CSFS programs. Forestry Technician positions will be
hired from this general pool announcement periodically dependent on
funding and work needs. These positions will be hired under
temporary worker authorizations and may last up to 3 years. In your
application materials, please provide a list of any relevant
experience or coursework relevant to the program areas listed
below.
Under the supervision of a Supervisory Forester or Forester, the
Forestry Technician position will work to support and deliver CSFS
services in one or more of the following program areas:
Forest management
Forest agriculture
Forest stewardship planning
Urban and community forestry
Wildfire mitigation & fuels treatment
Insect and disease
Fire Wise & Community Wildfire Protection Plans
Special projects as assigned
Grant program management
Outreach & education programs
Pile burning on state lands
Community/ HOA assistance
Federal, state, and local government forest management projects
These positions will provide professional, science-based assistance
to local landowners regarding forest health (insects, disease, and
wildfire mitigation), and prepare program-related reports and
plans. In addition, these positions will also provide assistance to
other staff in additional program areas including: Grants, Federal
land forest management through the Good Neighbor Authority, State
Land management and facilities maintenance.
At times, these positions will assist and develop service
agreements with landowners by creating scopes of work, assessing
project budgets, resources, and personnel, deciding the technical
requirements needed for the agreement, administration of
science-based forest management activities and obtaining
appropriate signatures. These positions must have a basic knowledge
of silviculture, Forestry best management practices, insect and
disease identification, pest management, wildfire mitigation and
basic wildland fire suppression.
These positions are expected to provide professional services,
education and outreach to landowners and cooperators/partners
through written and verbal communication. Utilizing feedback from
relevant sources to evaluate options and implement solutions is
also critical to this position.
Required Job Qualifications
A bachelor's degree (or greater) in forestry; other natural
resources program or related degree will be considered.
Must have a valid driver's license or the ability to obtain a
driver's license or access to a licensed driver by the employment
start date.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States before the
employment start date; Colorado State Forest Service will not
sponsor a visa for this position.
Preferred Job Qualifications
Experience communicating with the public.
Committed to quality, demonstrated excellent customer service
ethic, professionalism and safety.
Demonstrated experience with participation on teams or, as well as
the ability to work independently, be a self-starter with strong
interpersonal skills.
Program and/or project management experience.
Excellent verbal and written communication and interpersonal
skills.
Proficient with ArcGIS data management, capable of using ArcMap
compatible GIS / GPS units to collect field data and ability to
manipulate data in ArcMap.
Understanding of the following areas: silviculture; harvesting
systems; forest management planning; wildfire hazard mitigation;
wildfire suppression; prescribed fire; forest insect and disease
detection, prevention, and suppression; urban and community
forestry; windbreaks; outreach and education.
Understanding of basic field forestry skills (cruising,
prescription development, timber marking, and timber sale and/or
contract administration).
Demonstrated skills in writing forest management plans, timber sale
layout and administration, and budget preparation and
administration.
Diversity Statement
Demonstrated knowledge of, and relevant ability with, culturally
diverse communities among potential target and constituent
populations.
Essential Duties
Application Details
Special Instructions to Applicants
In your application materials please address how you meet the
minimum and preferred qualifications. A complete application
includes a cover letter, resume, and 3 references. References will
not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.
This pool expires on December 31, 2023. Individuals wishing to be
considered beyond this date must reapply.
Conditions of Employment Pre-employment Criminal Background Check
(required for new hires)
Search Contact Aaron Green, Aaron.Green@colostate.edu,
970-473-1022
EEO Statement
Colorado State University is committed to providing an environment
that is free from discrimination and harassment based on race, age,
creed, color, religion, national origin or ancestry, sex, gender,
disability, veteran status, genetic information, sexual
orientation, gender identity/expression, or pregnancy in its
employment, programs, services and activities, and admissions, and,
in certain circumstances, marriage to a co-worker. The University
will not discharge or in any other manner discriminate against
employees or applicants because they have inquired about,
discussed, or disclosed their own pay or the pay of another
employee or applicant. Colorado State University is an equal
opportunity and equal access institution and affirmative action
employer fully committed to achieving a diverse workforce and
complies with all Federal and Colorado State laws, regulations, and
executive orders regarding non-discrimination and affirmative
action. The Office of Equal Opportunity
(https://oeo.colostate.edu/) is located in 101 Student
Services.
The Title IX Coordinator is the Director of the Office of Title IX
Programs and Gender Equity, 123 Student Services Building, Fort
Collins, CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-1715, titleix@colostate.edu.
The Section 504 and ADA Coordinator is the Director of the Office
of Equal Opportunity, 101 Student Services Building, Fort Collins,
CO 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836, oeo@colostate.edu.
The Coordinator for any other forms of misconduct prohibited by the
University's Policy on Discrimination and Harassment is the Vice
President for Equity, Equal Opportunity and Title IX, 101 Student
Services Building, Fort Collins, Co. 80523-0160, (970) 491-5836,
oeo@colostate.edu.
Any person may report sex discrimination under Title IX to the
Office of Civil Rights, Department of Education
(https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ocr/docs/howto.html) .
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. 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.
References Requested
References Requested
Minimum Requested 3
Maximum Requested 3
Supplemental Questions
Required fields are indicated with an asterisk (*).
(Open Ended Question)
Applicant Documents
Required Documents
Cover Letter
Resume
Optional Documents
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