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Position Information

Classification TitleTemporary Hourly

Employment CategoryTemporary

Is this an Hourly position?Yes

Work Hours/Week0-40

Overtime Eligible?Yes

Position LocationWalden, CO and Steamboat Springs, CO

Does this position qualify for hybrid or remote work?No

Description of Work Unit

The Colorado State Forest Service is an agency of Colorado State University, housed organizationally in the Warner College of Natural Resources. The CSFS also staffs the Division of Forestry for the Colorado Department of Natural Resources. The CSFS has field offices throughout the state, organized within 4 Areas with a State Office in Fort Collins on the Foothills Campus at CSU . Individual staff members take the lead on one or more program areas and all staff members are expected to assist each other as needed for successful, efficient, and effective delivery of services and programs.

Search Contact EmailNolan Edler, [email protected]

Position Summary

• Supporting the US Forest Service GNA program in Jackson and Routt Counties

• Chainsaw operation – thinning and opening roads

• Assisting with timber sale layout – cruising, boundary delineation, and marking

• Various GPS and GIS applications

• Assisting with assessment and treatment of insect and disease projects

Position 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 (or willingness to learn how to) operate a manual transmission vehicle

• Ability to operate 4-wheel drive vehicles in variable weather and road conditions

• Ability to (or willingness to learn how to) operate chainsaws, timber cruising & marking equipment, and perform strenuous outdoor work in a variety of weather 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

• Experience in the utilization of Microsoft Suite, ArcGIS Suite, Avenza or GPS

Posting Details

Working TitleSeasonal Forester

Posting Number202500716T

DepartmentColorado State Forest Service

Salary Range$18.00 per hour

Employee Benefits

Colorado State University is not just a workplace; it’s a thriving community that’s transforming lives and improving the human condition through world-class teaching, research, and service. With a robust benefits package, collaborative atmosphere, and focus on work-life balance, CSU is where you can thrive, grow, and make a lasting impact.

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Close Date02/15/2026

Special Instructions to Applicants

To Apply:

Please send electronic versions of the application materials to the email address below:

[email protected]

Resume, cover letter, and three (3) professional references

For questions regarding the position, please contact:

Nolan Edler

Colorado State Forest Service

59228 State Hwy 14

Walden, CO 80480

(970) 723-4505

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.

References will not be contacted without prior notification to candidates. Please note, applicants may redact information from their application materials that identifies their age, date of birth, or dates of attendance at or graduation from an educational institution.

Background Check Policy Statement

Colorado State University strives to provide a safe study, work, and living environment for its faculty, staff, volunteers and students. To support this environment and comply with applicable laws and regulations, CSU conducts background checks for the finalist before a final offer. The type of background check conducted varies by position and can include, but is not limited to, criminal history, sex offender registry, motor vehicle history, financial history, and/or education verification. Background checks will also be conducted when required by law or contract and when, in the discretion of the University, it is reasonable and prudent to do so.

EEO

Colorado State University ( CSU ) provides equal employment opportunities to all applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

Essential Job Duties

Job Duty CategoryForest Health Management

Duty/Responsibility

• Supporting the US Forest Service GNA program in Jackson and Routt Counties

• Chainsaw operation – thinning and opening roads

• Assisting with timber sale layout – cruising, boundary delineation, and marking

• Various GPS and GIS applications

• Assisting with assessment and treatment of insect and disease projects

Percentage Of Time100%

References

Minimum References Required3

Maximum References Required3

Documents Needed To Apply

Required Documents

+ Cover Letter

+ Resume

Optional Documents