Stephen F. Austin State University

Description

Under the direction of the Director, Forest Sciences and Lead Biologists the Summer Forestry Technician and Forest Science Technician will work closely with the respective Forest Managers to survey and monitor threatened, endangered, and sensitive species associated with Timber Harvesting Plans (THPs) and conduct field work to implement THPs and other Forest Management projects.

Employment Period: May – September 2025 (Flexible start & end dates)

Application Deadline: February 28, 2025

**Interviews will be ongoing as applications are received. Positions may be filled prior to deadline.

Hourly Rate: $26.65

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Potential duties:

Forestry

Timber Marking Timber Harvest Plan Layout Timber Cruising Forest Science

Geology

Wildlife surveys Rare Plant survey Stream surveys

Qualifications:

• Must maintain and carry a valid California driver license and remain eligible and capable of operating company vehicles including automobiles, trucks and large 4-wheel drive vehicles in accordance with company policy guidelines.
• High school education required.
• Experience including familiarity with safe capturing and handling of small mammals a plus.
• Familiarity with concepts in forest ecology, and wildlife management techniques and security procedures a plus.
• Determines appropriate action beyond guidelines, reports potentially unsafe conditions.
• Knowledge of GPS, working knowledge of MS Excel, MS Word and MS Outlook a plus.

Travel Requirements:

The position has travel requirements of a local nature (within 100 miles one way) usually by company pickup truck.

Physical Demands:

• The employee must be able to safely navigate steep and difficult terrain, including strenuous hiking for approximately six hours per day.
• The position may require night work and irregular schedule.
• This position requires the following personal protective equipment: above ankle boots, eye protection, hearing protection, leather/rubber gloves, hard hat, and ATV helmet.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee is frequently required to effectively communicate with others.
• The employee is required to sit, stand, and walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop, kneel, crouch, and crawl.
• Climbing and/or crawling through steep and brushy terrain may be required for one to two hours per day.
• The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds two to three times per day.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close, distance, color, peripheral, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus; ability to identify northern California birds and trees.
• The employee must have ability to use directional compass and topographical maps, and/or GPS.