Forest Monitoring Crew Leader

Lead Colorado’s Forestry Efforts as a Forest Monitoring Crew Leader!

The Colorado State Forest Service is hiring a Forest Monitoring Crew Leader to oversee field data collection and support long-term monitoring projects across Colorado’s diverse landscapes. This role is vital in ensuring accurate forest assessments that inform wildfire risk mitigation and forest restoration efforts. Apply Now!

Location: Based in Fort Collins, CO, with extensive travel throughout the state.

Salary: $55,000 – $60,000 (based on experience)

Key Responsibilities:

• Lead and manage a seasonal technician crew, ensuring safety and efficiency in the field.
• Conduct forest measurements, including tree and vegetation data, fuel loading assessments, and land ownership evaluations.
• Assist in planning and implementing long-term monitoring projects for wildfire risk mitigation.
• Utilize GIS software, GPS units, and forestry tools to navigate and collect data.
• Operate 4WD vehicles, UTVs, and ATVs to access remote monitoring plots.
• Hike through challenging terrain at elevations ranging from 3,500 to 12,000 feet while carrying up to 60 lbs. of field gear.
• Work closely with leadership to expand monitoring initiatives and analyze collected data.

Position Details:

• Term: 2-year position, with potential for permanency based on funding.
• Schedule: Extensive travel during field season (Monday–Thursday trips, with some 8-day rotations).
• Lodging & Per Diem: Covered travel expenses, including hotels or car camping as needed.

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.
• 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.
• Educational Empowerment: Receive 9 hours of education credits annually through CSU.
• 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.
• 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.

For full consideration, applications must be received no later than 11:59pm MT on March 10, 2025. References will not be contacted without prior notification of candidates.