State of Idaho
Seasonal Forestry Positions - Clearwater
State of Idaho, Orofino, Idaho, United States, 83544
Seasonal Forestry Positions - Clearwater
Idaho Department of Lands Seasonal Forestry Positions- Clearwater (Orofino) support the Idaho Lands Department’s mission of sustainably managing Idaho’s Endowment Lands. These positions are integral to timber sales and reforestation efforts, generating revenue for Idaho’s public schools and other beneficiaries.
Positions last 3 to 8 months, beginning as early as April 2026 and ending as late as November 2026, depending on the role and state needs. Benefit eligibility may vary. For more information visit the Idaho Department of Lands website:
https://www.idl.idaho.gov/
Physical Requirements
The duties require meeting prescribed physical requirements measured by the Work Capacity Fitness Test at the arduous level.
Learn more .
Must be able to walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours on a daily basis.
Failure to meet the required physical qualifications will disqualify you from employment.
Resource Aide I The Resource Aide I is an entry-level resource management position. Responsibilities include assisting in timber sales and forest management projects, using basic forest measurement technology, dendrology, pathology, and entomology. May assist in prescribed burning operations and wildfire suppression, and may be required to operate light vehicles, chainsaws, and ATVs/UTVs.
Pay: Starting rate is $16.39 per hour, depending on experience.
Example Of Job Duties
Assist with Timber Management and Forest Management projects.
Conduct cruising and marking, GPS boundaries.
Perform stocking surveys, take thinning plots.
Collect cones, plant trees, establish 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.
Must be able to walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours daily.
Ability to learn use of radio, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment.
Must keep accurate and legible notes and project records.
Valid driver’s license and ability to learn to operate a manual transmission vehicle if required.
Basic computer processing and data recording knowledge.
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 a trained resource management position. Responsibilities include assisting in timber sales and forest management projects with more advanced knowledge and may lead a small crew in the absence of a crew foreman.
Pay: Starting rate is $17.48 per hour, depending on experience.
Example Of Job Duties
Assist with Timber Management and Forest Management projects.
Conduct cruising and marking, GPS boundaries.
Perform stocking surveys, take thinning plots.
Collect cones, plant trees, establish planting plots.
Data entry, equipment maintenance, prescribed burning.
Facility maintenance and road inventory.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of three (3) months experience in a resource-related field and/or one (1) year of college or comparable education.
Ability read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods.
Must walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours daily.
Ability to use radio, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment.
Must keep accurate and legible notes and project records.
Valid driver’s license and ability to learn to operate a manual transmission vehicle if required.
Basic computer processing and data recording knowledge; GIS/GPS interface experience preferred.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
May be required to pass a Work Capacity Test for wildland firefighting qualifications.
Resource Foreman The Resource Foreman supervises and trains Resource Aide I and II personnel, coordinates activities, monitors performance, and maintains accurate documentation. Responsibilities include operating light vehicles, chainsaws, and ATVs/UTVs when needed.
Pay: Starting rate is $18.57 per hour, depending on experience.
Example Of Job Duties
Supervise and train personnel, maintain records.
Monitor and evaluate performance; organize and coordinate personnel to complete projects.
Gather and compile data; work independently on specialized projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) seasons of previous experience in a resource-related field or one (1) season and two (2) years of college education.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods.
Must walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours daily.
Ability to use radio, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment.
Must keep accurate and legible notes and project records.
Valid driver’s license and ability to learn to operate a manual transmission vehicle if required.
Good knowledge of computer processing, 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.
Resource Technician The Resource Technician prepares and administers limited-scope resource management projects, such as Direct Sales and forest management projects, independently. May supervise temporary personnel and assist in prescribed burning and wildfire suppression. May operate light vehicles, chainsaws, and ATVs/UTVs.
Pay: Starting rate is $19.66 per hour, depending on experience.
Example Of Job Duties
Supervise and train personnel.
Prepare and manage limited-scope projects: Direct Sales, forest management, pre-commercial thinning, surveys, planting.
Assist in contracting under Idaho Forest Practices Act.
Monitor and evaluate projects; work independently on specialized projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of four (4) seasons of previous experience in a resource-related field or a Bachelor of Science degree in a resource-related field, or two (2) seasons and two (2) years of college education.
Good knowledge of forest practices, GIS/GPS applications, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment, data recording, and computer processing.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods.
Must walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours daily.
Must keep accurate and legible notes and project records.
Valid driver’s license and ability to learn to operate a manual transmission vehicle if required.
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 prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on veteran or disability status, 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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Other
Job function Other
Industries Government Administration
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Positions last 3 to 8 months, beginning as early as April 2026 and ending as late as November 2026, depending on the role and state needs. Benefit eligibility may vary. For more information visit the Idaho Department of Lands website:
https://www.idl.idaho.gov/
Physical Requirements
The duties require meeting prescribed physical requirements measured by the Work Capacity Fitness Test at the arduous level.
Learn more .
Must be able to walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours on a daily basis.
Failure to meet the required physical qualifications will disqualify you from employment.
Resource Aide I The Resource Aide I is an entry-level resource management position. Responsibilities include assisting in timber sales and forest management projects, using basic forest measurement technology, dendrology, pathology, and entomology. May assist in prescribed burning operations and wildfire suppression, and may be required to operate light vehicles, chainsaws, and ATVs/UTVs.
Pay: Starting rate is $16.39 per hour, depending on experience.
Example Of Job Duties
Assist with Timber Management and Forest Management projects.
Conduct cruising and marking, GPS boundaries.
Perform stocking surveys, take thinning plots.
Collect cones, plant trees, establish 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.
Must be able to walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours daily.
Ability to learn use of radio, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment.
Must keep accurate and legible notes and project records.
Valid driver’s license and ability to learn to operate a manual transmission vehicle if required.
Basic computer processing and data recording knowledge.
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 a trained resource management position. Responsibilities include assisting in timber sales and forest management projects with more advanced knowledge and may lead a small crew in the absence of a crew foreman.
Pay: Starting rate is $17.48 per hour, depending on experience.
Example Of Job Duties
Assist with Timber Management and Forest Management projects.
Conduct cruising and marking, GPS boundaries.
Perform stocking surveys, take thinning plots.
Collect cones, plant trees, establish planting plots.
Data entry, equipment maintenance, prescribed burning.
Facility maintenance and road inventory.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of three (3) months experience in a resource-related field and/or one (1) year of college or comparable education.
Ability read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods.
Must walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours daily.
Ability to use radio, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment.
Must keep accurate and legible notes and project records.
Valid driver’s license and ability to learn to operate a manual transmission vehicle if required.
Basic computer processing and data recording knowledge; GIS/GPS interface experience preferred.
Must be 18 years of age or older.
May be required to pass a Work Capacity Test for wildland firefighting qualifications.
Resource Foreman The Resource Foreman supervises and trains Resource Aide I and II personnel, coordinates activities, monitors performance, and maintains accurate documentation. Responsibilities include operating light vehicles, chainsaws, and ATVs/UTVs when needed.
Pay: Starting rate is $18.57 per hour, depending on experience.
Example Of Job Duties
Supervise and train personnel, maintain records.
Monitor and evaluate performance; organize and coordinate personnel to complete projects.
Gather and compile data; work independently on specialized projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of two (2) seasons of previous experience in a resource-related field or one (1) season and two (2) years of college education.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods.
Must walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours daily.
Ability to use radio, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment.
Must keep accurate and legible notes and project records.
Valid driver’s license and ability to learn to operate a manual transmission vehicle if required.
Good knowledge of computer processing, 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.
Resource Technician The Resource Technician prepares and administers limited-scope resource management projects, such as Direct Sales and forest management projects, independently. May supervise temporary personnel and assist in prescribed burning and wildfire suppression. May operate light vehicles, chainsaws, and ATVs/UTVs.
Pay: Starting rate is $19.66 per hour, depending on experience.
Example Of Job Duties
Supervise and train personnel.
Prepare and manage limited-scope projects: Direct Sales, forest management, pre-commercial thinning, surveys, planting.
Assist in contracting under Idaho Forest Practices Act.
Monitor and evaluate projects; work independently on specialized projects.
Minimum Qualifications
Minimum of four (4) seasons of previous experience in a resource-related field or a Bachelor of Science degree in a resource-related field, or two (2) seasons and two (2) years of college education.
Good knowledge of forest practices, GIS/GPS applications, aerial photos, maps, surveying equipment, timber marking and cruising equipment, data recording, and computer processing.
Ability to read, write, and communicate effectively.
Ability to perform strenuous work for extended periods.
Must walk over rough and steep terrain for eight to twelve hours daily.
Must keep accurate and legible notes and project records.
Valid driver’s license and ability to learn to operate a manual transmission vehicle if required.
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 prohibits discrimination against qualified individuals based on veteran or disability status, 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 ada.coordinator@dhr.idaho.gov. Preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.
Seniority level Entry level
Employment type Other
Job function Other
Industries Government Administration
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