Superior National Forest hiring entry-level techs, foresters

DULUTH — The Superior National Forest is hiring 25 entry-level technicians and foresters and hosting virtual application workshop Wednesday, Oct. 25.

The U.S. Forest Service will accept applications Tuesday, Oct. 24, through Nov. 1.

Entry-level positions for forestry technicians in timber and silviculture will be available in Grand Marais, Tofte, Aurora, Ely, Duluth and Cook. In addition, the forest service plans to hire one experienced forester position.

Interested applicants need to apply online via USAjobs.gov. The forest service said those interested should review the job announcement online carefully for deadlines and required information to include in the applications. Start dates vary for employment.

Forestry technicians in timber and silviculture perform a variety of work to help the National Forest System meet goals for forest restoration, resiliency and management. Duties are specific to location and could include marking for timber sales, forest inventory, reforestation and stand improvement, timber sale boundary layout, and recreation and trails management.

These entry-level positions are for candidates with just one year of work experience or two years of college or vocational school. The permanent, full-time positions provide a pathway to launch a career with the Forest Service, a news release stated.

The virtual application workshop will be 4-5:30 p.m. Wednesday via Microsoft Teams (Meeting ID: 273 725 219 963; Passcode: 8JqCsm).
It will assist interested applicants by describing the vacancies and duties, explaining how to apply, answering questions, and getting career advice.

For more information on this event, contact Renee Frahm at renee.frahm@usda.gov or 218-626-4308.