Sawtooth National Forest - Forestry Technician Individual Placement (24 weeks)

Idaho Conservation Corps

Individual Placement - 960 Hour

U.S. Forest Service

Sawtooth National Forest - Stanley, ID

Position Title: Forestry Technician Individual Placement – 960 Hour

Position Summary:

Sawtooth National Forest is recruiting one, 960-hour (24-weeks) individual placement beginning May/June 2026, through October/November 2026. The individual placement will conduct reforestation projects including post fire surveys, cone collection, and seedling planting. The individual placement will conduct timber sale prep including harvest unit layout, designation of timber for harvest, and cruising of merchantable timber.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Specific activities include:

• 50% of work will be silviculture focused on reforestation efforts, 30% of this work will be in the Bald Mountain Stewardship Project
• 50% of work will be timber sale prep focused for prep of timber harvest units, 30% of this work will be in the Bald Mountain Stewardship Project

Required Qualifications:

• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Current driver's license
• Willingness to work as part of a small team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• A positive attitude
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
• Ability and interest to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground
• Ability to walk on uneven terrain for up to 8 hours per day in all weather conditions
• Ability to hike 5-10 miles in a day in rugged country

Desired Qualifications:

• Working in adverse outdoor environments
• Math skills (fractions, basic algebra, basic trigonometry)
• Hand tool use and maintenance
• 4x4 vehicle operation
• Driver's License
• Personal transportation
• Attention to detail.
• Physically fit for long days of hard work
• Coursework in forestry is desired, especially working toward a forestry degree
• Working familiarity with tree and plant identification in the Rocky Mountains

Duty Location:

Duties are performed within the Sawtooth National Forest Duty Station in Stanley, Idaho and housing is provided. Stanley has a gas station, grocery store with basic items, a health clinic, and restaurants. Stanley is a remote town approximately 1 hour 15 minutes from a hospital and grocery store with more than basic items.

Terms of Employment:

One individual placement will complete a term of service (960 hours), starting May/June 2026, through October/November 2026 for a total of 24 Weeks. The individual placement will average 40 hours of labor per week, minus holidays. Individual placements are responsible for providing their own personal transportation and food.

Program Benefits:

Individual placements will earn $15,360 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 24 weeks. Housing will be provided. This position will include reimbursement funding for relevant travel and/or training. The living allowance is taxable.

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: May/June 2026 - October/November 2026

Length of Term: 24 Weeks (minimum of 960 hours)

How to apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships

Please select "Sawtooth National Forest - Forestry Technician Individual Placement (24 weeks)" when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach Northwest Youth Corps Internship Department at interns@nwyouthcorps.org or Nelson Mills at nelson.mills@usda.gov.

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).