Forest Development Technician Intern
Core
Field and administrative support for forest development, restoration, and timber stand improvement projects on the Santa Clara Reservation.
Role type
Forest Development Technician (Intern)
Builds
Timber stand improvement plans, reforestation strategies, pest control measures, and project proposals.
Domain
Forestry / Natural Resources / Tribal Land Management
Required skills
Silviculture, dendrology, forest stand assessment, GIS, GPS, digital mapping, data analysis, contract coordination, proposal writing, outdoor physical work in varied terrain.
Preferred skills
Coursework in forestry/ecosystem management, 1-3 years of forestry experience, wildfire suppression training.
Technologies
Excel, GIS, GPS, Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Access)
Responsibilities
Collect, process, and analyze data for forest projects; assess stand conditions and recommend cutting practices; support reforestation planning and seed supply coordination; survey forests for disease/insect outbreaks; coordinate with outside agencies and prepare funding proposals.
Seniority
Intern / Entry-level