Forestry Technician
Title:
Forestry Technician
Location:
Forestry, Trust Lands
Closing Date:
When Filled
Wage Range:
Grade 8 or 9 (D.O.Q.)
Supervisor:
Reservation Forester
Description:
Provides assistance with forest management activities: timber sale preparation, timber sale administration, forest development, forest inventory, insect and disease management, fire suppression, digital map making and data entry. Weather data collection and reporting. Maintain forestry department equipment and facilities.
Education:
High school diploma or G.E.D.; or be able to obtain a diploma or G.E.D. within reasonable time of hiring. Associate degree in Forestry or related Natural Resources field of study and 3 years of experience is preferred.
Qualifications:
Must possess and maintain valid driver's license and be insurable with RTC auto insurance. Obtain and maintain pilots license for drone. Successful completion of the Work Capacity Test before each fire season.
Grand Portage requires a background check and pre-employment drug and alcohol testing for all positions. American Indian Preference will apply.