Seasonal Forester (2 positions)

POSITION TITLE: Seasonal Forester (2 positions)

LOCATIONS: Medicine Bow Routt National Forest Parks Ranger Sation (Walden, CO)
Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger Station (Steamboat Springs, CO)

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 15th, 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

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

A copy of this announcement is posted on the CSFS website at: http://csfs.colostate.edu/employment
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.