Forestry Assistant Position Available In Grafton, New Hampshire

2,007 of 10,000 Salary Confidential Forestry Assistant
Trustees of Dartmouth College

Occupation:

Forestry and Conservation Science Teachers, Postsecondary

Location:

Hanover, NH – 03755
Positions available: 1
Job #: 521321

Source:

NHWorks Job Match

Posted:

2/28/2025

Updated:

3/2/2025

Expires:

5/29/2025

Web Site:

NHWorks Job Match
Onsite /

Remote:

Not Specified

Job Type:

Regular, Full Time (30 Hours or More), Permanent Employment

Agency Job ID:

82846332 Job Requirements and Properties Job Requirements and Properties Job Description Help for Job Description. Job Description Help for Job Description. Position Information Position Title
Forestry Assistant Department
Woodlands Office Position Number
0000000 Hiring Range Minimum
$15/hr Hiring Range Maximum
$20/hr Location of Position
Milan, NH Advertisement Text Position Purpose
Dartmouth College Woodlands is looking for a highly motivated individual with a Forestry background to complete a Continuous Forest Inventory project at the Second College Grant in Northern New Hampshire. The Grant has a Continuous Forestry Inventory (CFI) program consisting of 150 permanent plots. These plots are measured periodically to help the Woodlands Office calculate growth and removals. Position is 40 hours/week, Monday-Friday; May through October 2025. Dartmouth College Woodlands Office is responsible for the management of 40,000 acres of woodland owned by Dartmouth College. Our largest property is the Second College Grant in Northern NH. This 27,000-acre parcel has been owned and managed by the College for 210 years. The College manages the property for timber production, recreation, and research and education. Required Qualifications
Minimum one- to two years in a forestry-related profession, or equivalent.
Must hold a valid US or Canadian driver license and receive Dartmouth Driver Approval status.
Must have a roadworthy insured and registered personal vehicle to perform duties of the position – work site is in a remote area.
Must be willing to work independently in a remote location.
Must be able to perform physically demanding field work and hike long distances over variable terrain, be comfortable navigating through the woods, and tolerate a range of weather and insect conditions. Preferred Qualifications
Undergraduate or graduate degree in forestry preferred.
Professional forestry skills preferred. FLSA
Non-Exempt Employment Category
Temporary Full Time Schedule
May 1 through October 31, 2025
Monday-Friday, 40 hours/week Department Contact for Recruitment Inquiries Department Contact Phone Number Department Contact for Cover Letter
Kevin Evans, Director of Woodlands Contact’s Phone Number
603-449-2049 Equal Opportunity Employer
Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of all underrepresented groups are encouraged. Background Check
Employment in this position is contingent upon consent to and successful completion of a pre-employment background check, which may include a criminal background check, reference checks, verification of work history, conduct review, and verification of any required academic credentials, licenses, and/or certifications, with results acceptable to Dartmouth College. A criminal conviction will not automatically disqualify an applicant from employment. Background check information will be used in a confidential, non-discriminatory manner consistent with state and federal law. Special Instructions to Applicants
Dartmouth College has a Tobacco-Free Policy. Smoking and the use of tobacco-based products (including smokeless tobacco) are prohibited in all facilities, grounds, vehicles or other areas owned, operated or occupied by Dartmouth College with no exceptions. For details, please see our policy.

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https://searchjobs.dartmouth.edu/postings/77772 Key Accountabilities Key Accountabilities
The Forestry Assistant is required to re-measure the 150 plots permanent plots that represent Dartmouth’s Continuous Forest Inventory (CFI) program. Duties include locating the plot, reestablishing plot centers, measuring all trees on the 10th acre fixed plot, and completing data entry of plot info into CFI data base.
Assists Woodlands staff with other forestry related tasks. —
Demonstrates a commitment to diversity, inclusion, and cultural awareness through actions, interactions, and communications with others. —
Performs other duties as assigned. Dartmouth College is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer with a strong commitment to diversity and inclusion. We prohibit discrimination on the basis of race, color, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, veteran status, marital status, or any other legally protected status. Applications by members of underrepresented groups are encouraged.