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Seasonal Forestry Positions - GNA Sandpoint

Posting Begin Date: 2025/12/09

Work Type: Part Time Not Benefit Eligible

Minimum Salary: 16.39

Maximum Salary: 17.48

Pay Rate Type: Hourly

Description

Idaho Department of Lands

Seasonal Forestry Positions- GNA Sandpoint

The Good Neighbor Authority (GNA)

The GNA program enables the Forest Service to collaborate with the Idaho Department of Lands in achieving critical restoration goals and fostering resilient landscapes. Through innovative cooperative agreements, GNA bridges ownership boundaries to create lasting environmental solutions.Numerous openings available!

Positions last 3 to 8 months, starting as early as March 2026 and ending as late as November 2026, depending on the role and state needs. To learn more about these exciting opportunities, please visit our website: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/

For area contact information, please visit our website: https://www.idl.idaho.gov/about-us/supervisory-areas/

Physical Requirements:

+ Perform strenuous work for extended periods of time, including walking over rough and steep terrain for 8-12 hours daily.

+ Able to pass a Work Capacity Test for wildland firefighting qualifications. To learn more click here:https://www.idl.idaho.gov/fire-management/fire-training-for-loggers-and-industrial-foresters/work-capacity-test/

+ Failure to meet the required physical qualifications will disqualify you for employment

Resource Aide I

The Resource Aide I is an entry-level position in resource management. Performs and assists in resource management projects and activities such as preparation of timber sales and forest management projects by using some knowledge of forest measurement technology, dendrology, pathology, and entomology. May assist in prescribed burning operations and the suppression of wildland fires. May be required to operate light vehicles, chainsaws, and ATV/UTVs.

Pay: Starting rate is $16.39 per hour, depending on experience.

Example of Job Duties:

+ Assist with Timber Management and Forest Management projects

+ Cruising and marking, GPS boundaries

+ Conduct stocking surveys, take thinning plots

+ Cone collection, planting, planting plots

+ Data entry, equipment maintenance, prescribed burning

+ Facility maintenance, and road inventory.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ No previous experience required.

+ Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

+ Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods of time.

+ Must have the ability to walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours on a daily basis.

+ Ability to learn use of radio, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment.

+ Must be able to keep accurate and legible notes, and project records.

+ A valid driver’s license with the ability to learn how to operate a manual transmission vehicle may be required.

+ Some knowledge of computer processing and use, and data recording.

+ Must be 18 years of age or older.

+ May be required to pass a Work Capacity Test for wildland firefighting qualifications.

Resource Aide II

The Resource Aide II is an individual trained in resource management. Performs and assists in resource management projects and activities such as preparation of timber sales and forest management projects by using knowledge of forest measurement technology, dendrology, pathology, and entomology. May perform as a leader of a small crew in the absence of a crew foreman and assist with training. May assist in prescribed burning operations and the suppression of wildland fires. May be required to operate light vehicles, chainsaws, and ATV/UTVs.

Pay: Starting rate is $17.48 per hour, depending on experience.

Example of Job Duties:

+ Assist with Timber Management and Forest Management projects

+ Cruising and marking, GPS boundaries

+ Conduct stocking surveys, take thinning plots

+ Cone collection, planting, planting plots

+ Data entry, equipment maintenance, prescribed burning

+ Facility maintenance, and road inventory.

Minimum Qualifications:

+ Have a minimum of three (3) months experience in a resource related field and/or a minimum one (1) year of college or comparable education in a resource related field.

+ Ability to read, write and communicate effectively.

+ Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods of time.

+ Must have the ability to walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours on a daily basis.

+ Ability to learn use of radio, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment.

+ Must be able to keep accurate and legible notes and project records.

+ A valid driver’s license with the ability to learn how to operate a manual transmission vehicle may be required.

+ Some knowledge of computer processing and use, GIS/GPS interface, and data recording.

+ Must be 18 years of age or older.

+ May be required to pass a Work Capacity Test for wildland firefighting qualifications.

EEO/ADA/Veteran:

The State of Idaho is committed to providing equal employment opportunities and prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their status as protected veterans or individuals with disabilities and prohibit discrimination against all individuals based on their race, color, religion, political affiliation or belief, sex, national origin, genetics, or any other status protected under applicable federal, state, or local laws.

The State of Idaho is committed to access and reasonable accommodations for individuals with disabilities, auxiliary aids and services are available upon request. If you require an accommodation at any step in our recruitment process, you are encouraged to contact (208) 334-2263 (TTY/TTD: 711), or email [email protected] .

Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.