9/5/2014 SEASONAL POSITION ANNOUNCEMENT POSITION TITLE: Forestry Aide LOCATION: Gunnison Field Office-Gunnison, CO HOURLY PAY RATE: $12.00-15.00 per hour commensurate on experience EMPLOYMENT DATES: Approximately April 2015-November 2015 CLOSING DATE: Applications will be considered until the positions are filled, however materials should be received by March 13, 2015 for full consideration. Seasonal Foresters Duties and Responsibilities:
Assist with forest management and stewardship activities including forest inventory, forest management plans, and timber sale layout and design. Assist with sick tree calls and insect and disease surveys Assist staff in promoting and implementing fuels mitigation grant programs including project design, administration, contractor selection and completion. Assist with outreach and education activities including HOA meetings Assist with vehicle and equipment maintenance
Minimum Requirements: Valid Driver’s license A 4-year bachelors degree, or current pursuit of, in the field of Forestry, Natural Resource Management or equivalent field of study. Ability to work in adverse weather conditions Ability to work in steep/rough terrain Preferred Experience Working knowledge of Microsoft Office suite Working knowledge of ArcMap, GIS, and GPS/Trimble software Forest inventory and forest mensuration techniques Wildland fire behavior common fuels mitigation practices Western silviculture, tree and plant identification Insect and Disease identification and management Excellent communication and public speaking skills 1
ATV and 4-wheel drive truck operation
To Apply: Please send the following to the address listed below 1. Cover letter stating interest for the position and identifying skills and experience relating to the position duties and responsibilities described above. 2. Professional resume 3. At least three professional references and their current contact information (previous supervisors preferred) 4. Transcripts (OPTIONAL) Colorado State Forest Service – Gunnison Field Office Sam Pankratz PO BOX 1390 Gunnison, CO 81230
For questions regarding these positions, please contact Sam Pankratz at 970-641-6852 or email:
[email protected] This announcement is also posted on our website at: http://csfs.colostate.edu/pages/employment.html
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.
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