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We are investing in growing our team of foresters, and we have new openings! Apply in the Forester – Ongoing Recruitment – All 18 Field Offices.
Forester – Ongoing Recruitment
Nurturing Forests, Empowering Communities: Your Journey as a Forester Begins With Us!
Locations with vacancies: Cañon City
Join the Colorado State Forest Service and play a key role in forestry! We’re seeking dynamic foresters to lead various CSFS programs, from forest management to wildfire mitigation. Administer grant programs, provide expert assistance on forest health and contribute to government projects. If you have a strong background in silviculture, pest management and wildfire mitigation and are passionate about professional service and education, join our team! Contribute to healthy forests and vibrant communities with us. Apply now!
Field Office Locations: Boulder, Fort Collins, Franktown, Frisco, Golden, Cañon City, La Veta, Rifle, Woodland Park, Alamosa, Durango, Gunnison, Montrose, Salida, Grand Junction, Granby, Steamboat Springs, Colorado State Forest (Gould)
Salary Range: $50,000 – $55,000 (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:
- Boot Allowance: Receive a boot allowance every two years to ensure you’re equipped for the field.
- Identity Wear Stipend: Personalize your work wear with our identity wear stipend.
- Flexible Schedules: Enjoy work-life balance with flexible scheduling options.
- Cell Phone Allowance: Stay connected with a cell phone allowance or provided work cell.
- Excellent Healthcare Benefits: We prioritize your well-being with comprehensive healthcare benefits.
- Generous Leave: Earn 15 days of sick leave and 24 days of annual leave each year.
- Retirement Plan: Benefit from a 12% employer contribution to your retirement plan.
- Employee Assistance Program: Access well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
- Professional Development: Enhance your skills with access to professional training through CSU.
- Education Credits: Receive 9 hours of education credits per year through CSU.
- Tuition Discounts: Enjoy a 50% tuition discount for your children, partner and spouse.
- Moving Expense Allowance: We support your transition with a moving expense allowance.
- Paid Administrative Leave: Contribute to your community with paid administrative leave for volunteering.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT, Sept. 4, 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.
Forestry Technician – Ongoing Recruitment
Join the Green Team as a Forestry Technician!
Join the Colorado State Forest Service and play a key role in forestry! Are you passionate about forestry and the great outdoors? Colorado State Forest Service invites you to be part of our dedicated team as a Forestry Technician! Contribute to healthy forests and vibrant communities with us. Apply now!
Locations: Boulder, Fort Collins, Franktown, Frisco, Golden, Canon City, La Veta, Rifle, Woodland Park, Alamosa, Durango, Gunnison, Montrose, Salida, Grand Junction, Granby, Steamboat Springs, State Forest (Gould).
*This is an open pool – your application will be considered for future positions when opportunities arise in the location(s) you are interested in!
Salary: $45,000 – $50,000 (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 October 28, 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.
Join Our Team as a Grants Specialist in Fort Collins, CO!
Are you detail-oriented and passionate about managing projects and grants? We’re looking for a dedicated individual to join our team as a Grants Specialist at the Colorado State Forest Service!
As a Grants Specialist, you’ll be a key member of our Administrative Division and State Office, working under the direct supervision of the Grants Manager. You’ll play a crucial role in providing pre-and post-award oversight for funded projects, coordinating proposal submissions to funding agencies, and ensuring compliance with financial guidelines and policies. Apply now!
Key Responsibilities
- Oversight and coordination of funded projects.
- Coordination of proposal submissions to funding agencies.
- Providing support to Program Specialists/Managers on grant application and expenditure matters.
- Liaising between Principal Investigators (PIs) and the Office of Sponsored Programs (OSP).
- Utilizing university systems for accurate transaction processing and reporting.
- Front-line support for active projects and budget oversight.
Required Skills and Qualifications
- Attention to detail and strong organizational skills.
- Knowledge of federal grant-funding processes and compliance requirements.
- Ability to work independently while collaborating closely with the Grants Manager.
- Proficiency in university accounting systems such as KFS, KR, and RPS.
- Excellent communication and problem-solving abilities.
Location: Fort Collins, CO (position eligible for hybrid schedule!)
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.
If you’re ready to take on a challenging and rewarding role in managing grants and projects for the Colorado State Forest Service, we want to hear from you! Apply now and be part of our mission to protect and enhance our state’s natural resources.
For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. MT on June 3, 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.
Administrative Assistant II – Broomfield/ Golden Field Office
Location: Broomfield/ Golden, CO
Join Our Team as an Administrative Assistant II!
Are you detail-oriented, organized, and have strong communication skills? The Colorado State Forest Service is seeking an Administrative Assistant II to support our Northeast Area Field Offices. Apply Now!
Key Responsibilities
- Provide vital support for Forest Management Programs and Forest Agriculture records.
- Assist with grants records and administrative duties.
- Handle telephone communications, customer service, and public relations.
- Manage landowner and public outreach and distribute educational materials.
- Utilize various computer systems for word processing, accounting, internet browsing, and data management.
- Create and edit documents, manage data, and support official functions.
- Process payments, track project budgets, and manage financial duties.
- Maintain office equipment and facilitate supply orders.
- Coordinate facilities management needs for area offices.
- Assist the Area Accounting Technician II with purchasing and fiscal support.
Why Join Us?
- Be a part of a dedicated team making a difference in forestry management.
- Enjoy a supportive and dynamic work environment.
- Contribute to important conservation and community outreach programs.
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 a generous time off package.
- Retirement Plan: Secure your financial future with PERA.
- 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 moving expense allowance.
- Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.
To ensure full consideration, applications must be received by 11:59 p.m. MT, June 25, 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.
Urban and Community Forestry Program Specialist
Join Our Team as an Urban and Community Forestry Program Specialist!
The Colorado State Forest Service is seeking passionate and skilled individuals to join our team as Urban and Community Forestry (UCF) Program Specialists. Reporting directly to the UCF Program Manager, these roles are pivotal in providing community forestry assistance and programs to field offices, partners, and communities throughout the Front Range or eastern plains of Colorado. Apply Now!
Key Responsibilities
- Deliver urban and community forestry programs and technical expertise to CSFS field offices and partners.
- Assist with community forestry projects including tree planting, inventory, canopy and risk assessments.
- Conduct trainings and workshops for professionals and community members.
- Advocate for community forestry with city councils, county governments, and regional organizations.
- Administer grants and contracts, support the Colorado Tree Coalition, and manage Arbor Day Foundation recognition programs such as Tree City USA.
- Work with disproportionately impacted communities to organize urban forestry projects utilizing federal grants.
Ideal Candidates Will Have
- Exceptional technical proficiency in urban forestry practices and community engagement.
- Ability to travel throughout the Front Range or eastern Colorado and occasionally to other CSFS offices.
- Experience in program delivery, grant and budget management, and field operations support.
- Strong communication skills for conducting workshops, writing reports, and maintaining relationships with key partners.
Work Location: We are hiring for two positions – one that serves communities on the Front Range of Colorado and another that serves communities on the eastern plains of Colorado. Both positions are based out of the CSU Spur campus office in Denver, with the potential for flexible work arrangements.
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 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 work cell.
- Assistance Program: Access premium well-being resources through our Employee Assistance Program.
- 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.
- 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 moving expense allowance.
- Community Leadership Initiative: Give back to your community with paid administrative leave dedicated to volunteering.
Ready to lead and make a lasting impact on Colorado’s forests? Apply now and be part of our dynamic team! Join us in making a positive impact on Colorado’s forests and communities!
For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59 p.m. MT on July 29, 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.
Ongoing recruitment postings are used to gather applications for multiple job openings in multiple parts of the state. They remain open, collecting applicants, on the CSU Jobs website for three, six or 12 months. At the end of this period, current applications are deactivated and applicants are invited to reapply to the next ongoing recruitment cycle if applicable.
Once an applicant has applied to an Ongoing Recruitment posting, their application materials will be reviewed every time a new vacancy becomes available. CSFS positions can and may be filled year-round. For open positions, applicants should mark the area(s) of Colorado where they’re willing to work.
If at any time you would like to update your information or remove yourself from the pool, please contact Tina Little at tina.little@colostate.edu or (970) 491-8662 so she can reactivate your application or remove you.
Internships
The CSFS partners with the Warner College of Natural Resources Dean’s Office at Colorado State University to provide paid summer internship opportunities to WCNR undergraduate students each year. The positions for summer 2024 run from May to August. The application period for 2024 internships is closed. The internship positions for Summer 2025 will likely open in November.
In 2023, the CSFS established a Career Path Program available to students who complete these internships. At the end of each summer, intern supervisors can recommend 2-5 student interns for Forestry Technician positions at the CSFS upon completion of their four-year degrees. Contact Kristen Switzer for more information on CSFS internships and the Career Path Program.
Job Shadowing
The CSFS has opportunities for high school and college students to participate in job shadowing our employees. Such opportunities vary each summer, but involve spending a day with a professional observing their work and learning about their responsibilities firsthand. Positions within the CSFS that may be available to shadow include the following:
- Forester
- Forestry technician
- GIS technician
- Communications specialist
- Experiential learning specialist
- Watershed Coordinator
Contact Kristen Switzer for more information or fill out our Job Shadowing Request Form.
Part-Time Employment
There are no part-time employment opportunities available at this time.
Seasonal Employment
Monitoring Seasonal Technician
Location: Fort Collins, CO
Hourly Pay Rate: $17.50/hour
Apply by 7/19/2024
Position Summary
- Data collection for monitoring existing FRWRM projects including overstory, understory, fuels, canopy cover and growth habits
- Navigating to field plots and taking accurate data under the supervision of a crew leader
- Communicating with members of the public when in the field
- Operating terrestrial laser scanner as needed for ongoing projects (training will occur upon employment)
- This position requires hiking and carrying field equipment most hours of the workday
- Occasional camping will be required
- The employee should be able to work in adverse weather conditions, steep/rough terrain, an with minimal supervision
- Extensive travel throughout the state to different monitoring projects associated with the Forest Restoration Wildfire Risk Mitigation (FRWRM) grant program (lodging provided)
Minimum Qualifications
- Must have a valid driver’s license or the ability to obtain a driver’s license by the employment start date
- Pursuing or completed degree in forestry or related natural resources field
- Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles in variable weather and road conditions
- Ability and willingness to work long hours with occasional evening and weekend duties (work based on a 40-hour work week)
- Demonstrated ability to work as a member of a team
Preferred Qualifications
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and written
- One season of field experience
- One or more seasons using forestry measurement equipment including d-tapes, laser hypsometers, clinometers, go-no-go gauges, transect tapes, compasses
- Experience in the utilization of Microsoft Suite (especially Excel), ArcGIS Suite, Avenza or GPS
Essential Job Duties
- Data collection for monitoring existing FRWRM projects including overstory, understory, fuels, canopy cover and growth habits
- Navigating to field plots and taking accurate data under the supervision of a crew leader
- Communicating with members of the public when in the field
- Operating terrestrial laser scanner as needed for ongoing projects (training will occur upon employment)
- Identifying insect and disease damages (where applicable/appropriate)
To Apply
Please send electronic versions of the application materials to Ethan.Bucholz@colostate.edu:
- Resume
- Cover letter
- Three professional references. References will not be contacted without prior notification to applicant.
CSU is an EO/EA/AA employer. Colorado State University conducts background checks on all final candidates.
About CSFS
The Colorado State Forest Service (CSFS) is a service and outreach agency of the Warner College of Natural Resources at Colorado State University. In addition to our state office on the CSU Foothills Campus in Fort Collins, the CSFS maintains 18 field offices throughout Colorado. Our professional staff offer Colorado residents an easily accessible source of technical forestry assistance and educational outreach.
Together with other natural resource organizations, CSFS provides comprehensive support for the care of our natural environment. This exchange of technical assistance and information among cooperating organizations ensures the commitment to a common goal — future forests that will provide benefits for present and future generations.
Our Staff Include
- Foresters
- Staff foresters and other support staff
- Administrative staff
- Seasonal foresters and internships
Contact Information
- Questions about verification of employment for a current CSFS employee: CSU Human Resources
- Information about careers in forestry: Holly Leary
- Information about becoming a wildland firefighter