LEAD Forestry Technician / LEAD Timber Crewmember

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Organization

Utah Conservation Corps

Job Posted

April 27, 2023

Job Category

Job Type

Job Duration

Job Compensation Type

Remote

No

Website

https://www.usu.edu/ucc/index

Careers

Contact Name

Trevor Shafer, Forester

Contact Email

trevor.shafer@usda.gov

Deadline to Apply

Location

Vernal, UT
United States
The Ashley National Forest encompasses about a million and a half acres in northeastern Utah and southwestern Wyoming. The Forest lies in three geographical areas: the east-west range of the Uinta Mountains, the Green River Basin, and the Tavaputs Plateau. Elevations range from 6,000 feet to 13,528 feet.

Steep canyons, high mountain peaks, glaciated basins, large open meadows, and desert badlands produce a rich diversity of vegetation and wildlife. The grasses and shrubs of the high mountain desert are replaced by pinyon and juniper as the elevation rises. In mid-elevation areas, aspen dominates and becomes mixed with conifer. Higher up, the vegetation changes to conifer forest composed of ponderosa pine, lodgepole pine, fir, and spruce. Wildlife is abundant. Larger species include black bear, mountain lion, moose, elk, mule deer, pronghorn, mountain goats, and bighorn sheep.

Summary

This (Lead) Forestry Technician Crewmember performs developmental assignments in support of the Timber program located at the Ashley National Forest, Supervisors office in Vernal, UT. Candidates MUST have basic knowledge of Forestry or related ecological field of study. Candidates MUST have leadership qualities and/or leadership experience! The work is primarily performed in a field environment. Field work often requires moderate to strenuous physical exertion, including walking, hiking, bending, or climbing in rugged terrain under adverse conditions for long periods of time.

To view the full Position Description and apply for this job, please go (here).

  • Submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references.

  • In addition to submitting your online application, please send an email to the contact below to notify of your intent to apply for the position. Write “Ashley Forestry Technician Crewmember” in the subject line of your email. Trevor Shafer, Forester trevor.shafer@usda.gov.

Compensation Information

Program Benefits

  • $18.06/hour along with health care coverage (if needed), workers compensation, and FICA/Medicare.
  • Camping on or near field work sites may be required. Camp trailers/Equipment will be provided when camping is required.