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Forester – Ongoing Recruitment

Forestry Technician – Ongoing Recruitment

The Colorado State Forest Service accepts applications on an ongoing basis from individuals who are interested in obtaining a full or part-time Forestry Technician position, to work within one or more CSFS programs. Forestry Technician positions will be hired from this general pool announcement periodically dependent on funding and work needs. These positions will be hired under temporary worker authorizations and may last up to 3 years. In your application materials, please provide a list of any relevant experience or coursework relevant to the program areas listed below.

Under the supervision of a Supervisory Forester or Forester, the Forestry Technician position will work to support and deliver CSFS services in one or more of the following program areas:

• Forest management
• Forest agriculture
• Forest stewardship planning
• Urban and community forestry
• Wildfire mitigation & fuels treatment
• Insect and disease
• Fire Wise & Community Wildfire Protection Plans
• Special projects as assigned
• Grant program management
• Outreach & education programs
• Pile burning on state lands
• Community/HOA assistance
• Federal, state and local government forest management projects

These positions will provide professional, science-based assistance to local landowners regarding forest health (insects, disease and wildfire mitigation), and prepare program-related reports and plans. In addition, these positions will also provide assistance to other staff in additional program areas including: Grants, Federal land forest management through the Good Neighbor Authority, State Land management and facilities maintenance.

At times, these positions will assist and develop service agreements with landowners by creating scopes of work, assessing project budgets, resources, and personnel, deciding the technical requirements needed for the agreement, administration of science-based forest management activities and obtaining appropriate signatures. These positions must have a basic knowledge of silviculture, Forestry best management practices, insect and disease identification, pest management, wildfire mitigation and basic wildland fire suppression.

These positions are expected to provide professional services, education and outreach to landowners and cooperators/partners through written and verbal communications. Utilizing feedback from relevant sources to evaluate options and implement solutions is also critical to this position. 

Forest Inventory & Analysis Crew Member

Locations Hiring: Fort Collins, Gunnison, Cañon City, Durango, Grand Junction, Steamboat Springs/Meeker/Rifle

Join the Adventure: Forest Inventory and Analysis Crew Member Opportunity!

Embark on a thrilling journey as a Forest Inventory and Analysis (FIA) Crew Member at the Colorado State Forest Service! You’ll play a key role in conducting forest inventory fieldwork across multiple states, contributing to a comprehensive inventory of forests in the United States. Apply now.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct field measurements, including tree data, vegetation diversity, fuel loading, and more
• Ensure safe practices and advocate for productive team development
• Navigate diverse terrains using 4-wheel drive vehicles, UTVs, ATVs, horses, and boats
• Use GIS software, topographical maps, aerial photos, and GPS units for navigation
• Hike in varying conditions, carrying field gear at elevations from 3,500 to 14,000 feet
• Collaborate with USFS FIA liaisons to meet production and quality benchmarks

Adventure Awaits

• Travel expenses paid for!
• Explore Colorado, Wyoming, and surrounding state’s public and private forests
• Assist in forest management, outreach, and administration when not in the field
• Analyze and present findings in diverse public settings

Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service?

We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits:

• Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized wear.
• Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Time-Off: Recharge with 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
• Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU.
• Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU.
• Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family’s future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse.
• Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.

For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. MDT on May 15, 2024.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Grants Associate, Accounting Technician II

Location: Fort Collins, CO

Join our team at the Colorado State Forest Service as a Grants Associate!

Are you passionate about managing, coordinating, and ensuring the success of grant-funded programs related to forestry and landowner assistance? We’re seeking a dynamic individual to oversee the collection of supporting documentation and conduct audits for various grant programs, including Forest Ag Programs, Landowner Assistance Grants, HB1199 Assistance Grants, and State Land Trust Tracking.

As a Grants Associate, you’ll play a vital role in supporting our foresters, landowners, and staff by interpreting university and department policies and procedures, coordinating with program specialists, supervisory foresters, and financial services teams. Your keen understanding of policies and regulations will guide decision-making and ensure compliance with established guidelines. Apply now!  

Minimum Qualifications

• Two years of technical accounting and/or bookkeeping experience.

Perks

• Potential for a hybrid work schedule after a successful training period.

Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service?

We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits:

• Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized wear.
• Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Generous Leave Package: Recharge with a comprehensive sick leave and annual leave benefit.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable retirement plan through PERA Colorado.
• Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU.
• Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU.
• Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family’s future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse.
• Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.

For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. MT on April 8, 2024.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Lead Project Forester 

Join Our Team as Lead Project Forester – Multiple Locations Across Colorado!

Colorado State Forest Service is seeking a Lead Project Forester to lead and manage complex projects under the Supervisory Forester’s guidance. Key program areas include wildfire protection, forest agriculture, stewardship planning and collaborations. Apply now!  

Position: Lead Project Forester
Locations: Summit/Eagle County & Leadville, CO
Salary: $60,000 – $65,000 (Based on Experience)

Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service?

We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits:

• Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized executive wear.
• Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options.
• Connectivity Privilege: Stay seamlessly connected with either a cell phone allowance or a provided executive work cell.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Time-Off: Recharge with 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
• Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU.
• Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU.
• Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family’s future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse.
• Relocation Support Package: Facilitate a smooth transition with our executive-level moving expense allowance.
• Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.

For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. MT on April 22, 2024. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Supervisory Forester of Science and Data

Join Our Team as a Supervisory Forester in Durango!

Are you passionate about forestry and natural resource management? Do you thrive in leadership roles where you can make a real impact? We’re looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Supervisory Forester at the Colorado State Forest Service’s Durango field office! As a Supervisory Forester, you’ll play a pivotal role in overseeing, managing, and implementing projects within our Science and Data, Communications and Communities, or Forest Planning and Implementation areas. You’ll work closely with the Area Manager and other team members to ensure the successful delivery of programs and services to our local communities. Apply now!  

Key Responsibilities

• General administrative duties and direct oversight of projects
• Budget management, program oversight, and personnel management
• Coordination of program delivery with staff and key stakeholders
• Serving as a primary contact point for local officials and CSFS partnerships

Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 (Based on Experience)
Location: Durango, CO

Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service?

We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits:

• Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized executive wear.
• Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options.
• Connectivity Privilege: Stay seamlessly connected with either a cell phone allowance or a provided executive work cell.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Time-Off: Recharge with 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
• Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU.
• Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU.
• Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family’s future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse.
• Relocation Support Package: Facilitate a smooth transition with our executive-level moving expense allowance.
• Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.

For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. MT on April 22, 2024. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Urban and Community Forestry Tree Equity Specialist

Join Our Team as an Urban and Community Forestry Tree Equity Specialist!

Ready to make a difference in Colorado’s urban communities? We’re seeking a passionate individual to join us as an Urban and Community Forestry Tree Equity Specialist at the Colorado State Forest Service!

As a Tree Equity Specialist, you’ll work directly with our Urban and Community Forestry Program Manager to develop state-level grant programs, focusing on fostering urban forestry projects in historically disadvantaged neighborhoods. Apply now.

Location and Flexibility: Based at the CSU Spur campus office in Denver, this role has the potential to offer flexible work arrangements, including remote options. You’ll also travel throughout Colorado, occasionally visiting our Fort Collins office and other state locations for meetings and trainings.

Key Responsibilities: From promoting tree canopy growth to supporting community forestry projects, your role will involve a diverse range of tasks, including grant administration, conducting workshops, engaging with local governments, and fostering partnerships with federal, state, and nonprofit organizations.

Skills and Proficiency: We’re looking for someone with exceptional technical skills in urban forestry practices and grant administration. You’ll need to be proactive, organized, and adept at managing budgets, meeting deadlines, and ensuring grant requirements are met.

Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service?

We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits:

• Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized executive wear.
• Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options.
• Connectivity Privilege: Stay seamlessly connected with either a cell phone allowance or a provided executive work cell.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Time-Off: Recharge with 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
• Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU.
• Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU.
• Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family’s future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse.
• Relocation Support Package: Facilitate a smooth transition with our executive-level moving expense allowance.
• Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.

For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. MT on April 29, 2024.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.

Wood Utilization and Marketing Program Specialist

Join us at the Colorado State Forest Service as a Wood Utilization and Marketing Program Specialist!  

Under the guidance of the Manager of Program Delivery, you’ll oversee and administer programs focusing on wood utilization and marketing. Your role will involve designing and delivering education and outreach programs on harvesting, manufacturing, and marketing wood products. With a key emphasis on providing technical and marketing assistance to Colorado’s sawmills and wood products processors, you’ll also offer professional forestry consultation and expertise on forest biomass. Building and maintaining relationships with partners and representing the agency on state and regional committees are vital aspects of this role. If you’re skilled in program management, budget tracking, and relationship-building, and are passionate about promoting forest management, join us and make a difference! Apply now!

Locations: Hybrid position with location based out of our State Office in Fort Collins, CO
Salary: $65,000 – $70,000 (Based on Experience)

Why Choose Colorado State Forest Service?

We not only value our forests; we also value our employees. Joining our team comes with incredible benefits:

• Identity Wear Stipend: Elevate your professional image with a stipend for personalized executive wear.
• Work-Life Harmony: Achieve optimal work-life integration through tailored and flexible scheduling options.
• Connectivity Privilege: Stay seamlessly connected with either a cell phone allowance or a provided executive work cell.
• Premium Healthcare Benefits: Prioritize your well-being with access to exclusive and comprehensive healthcare benefits.
• Time-Off: Recharge with 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave.
• Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with a remarkable 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
• Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
• Professional Development: Enhance your skills through personalized professional training opportunities facilitated by CSU.
• Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU.
• Tuition Privileges for Family: Secure your family’s future with 50% off tuition for children, partner, and spouse.
• Relocation Support Package: Facilitate a smooth transition with our executive-level moving expense allowance.
• Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.

For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. MT on May 6, 2024. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.

CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer and conducts background checks on all final candidates. CSU is committed to full inclusion of qualified individuals. If you are needing assistance or accommodations with the search process, please reach out to the listed search contact.