Seasonal Forester (2 positions)

Hiring Organization: Colorado State Forest Service
Employment type: Seasonal
Job Location: Walden, CO, Steamboat Springs, CO
Application Due Date: February 15, 2026

HOURLY POSITION DESCRIPTION

POSITION TITLE: Seasonal Forester (2 positions)

LOCATIONS: Medicine Bow Routt National Forest Parks Ranger Sation (Walden, CO)

Hahns Peak/Bears Ears Ranger Station (Steamboat Springs, CO)

HOURLY PAY RATE: $18.00 per hour (depending on experience) – dormitory style housing

EMPLOYMENT DATES: Late May 2026 through August 2026 (start and end date may be variable)

CLOSING DATE: Applications will be considered until all vacancies are filled, however materials should be received by February 15th, 2026 for full consideration.

Minimum Requirements:

• 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

Conditions of 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, and with minimal supervision

Preferred Experience:

• 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

Duties and Responsibilities:

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