# Forestry Technician (Recreation)

Hiring organization: [Forest Service](https://career.thegoodapps.co/organizations/forest-service)

Canonical page: https://career.thegoodapps.co/jobs/fe7afbbb-fe15-4795-95df-91173d980a85

Listed on Forest Service's own careers site. Applications go to them directly.

- Employment type: full time
- Seniority: Entry
- Location: Kooskia, Idaho; Salt Lake City, Utah; Seattle, Washington; Phoenix, Arizona; Los Angeles, California; San Francisco, California; Denver, Colorado; Washington, District of Columbia; Miami, Florida; Atlanta, Georgia; Chicago, Illinois; Indianapolis, Indiana; New Orleans, Louisiana; Boston, Massachusetts; Minneapolis, Minnesota; Kansas City, Missouri; Albuquerque, New Mexico; New York, New York; Oklahoma City, Oklahoma; Portland, Oregon; Austin, Texas
- Salary: 20 – 20 USD per hour

## Summary

This National Forest position combines recreational management with law enforcement and public safety duties, including winter patrols, trail maintenance, avalanche monitoring, and search-and-rescue support. It suits someone with forestry or outdoor recreation training who is comfortable working independently in backcountry conditions and enforcing regulations.

_Our summary, not Forest Service's wording._

## Skills named

Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR), First Aid

## Required

- One year of specialized experience at GS-4 level, or bachelor's degree in forestry/range management/agriculture/related field, or equivalent education and experience combination
- Level I American Avalanche Association certification or equivalent
- First Aid and CPR certification
- Valid driver's license
- Ability to operate snowmobiles, ATVs, skis, and snowshoes safely

## Nice to have

- Experience as a Forest Protection Officer or similar law enforcement role
- Background in writing incident reports or violation notices
- Experience with trail maintenance and recreation area management
- Search and rescue experience

Apply on Forest Service's site: https://www.usajobs.gov/job/890782900