Forestry Technician Trainee/Forestry Technician I (2)

Routine, entry level technical work involving field applications of basic forest management techniques and practices in support of the County's land and forest management program. The salary range reflected above is the normal hiring range. The full salary range for a Forestry Technician Trainee, including longevity pay, is $24.69

• $34.20 per hour. The full salary range for a Forestry Technician I, including longevity pay, is $26.35
• $36.

81 per hour. This position is part of the Civil Service Basic Union Contract represented by Council 5 of AFSCME.

Forestry Technician Trainee:

An employee in this classification is responsible for assisting in the more routine phases of County land and resource management activities as assigned according to governing laws and regulations. At this entry level class, employees perform routine and progressively more responsible tasks following established procedures and guidelines, and operations or assignments of a complex nature are referred to higher level technicians for assistance. Duties include assisting in gathering, preparing and reporting resource data from the field; conducting routine tasks concerned with timber sales and land use programs; and assisting in the surveying, measuring, recording and assessment of various resources and specific land management projects. The work is performed under the direct supervision of a section supervisor, staff supervisor, or Land Manager.

Forestry Technician I:

An employee in this class is responsible for participating in all phases of County land resource management activities as assigned according to governing laws and regulations. Work assignments in this class may range from carrying out routine tasks performed under immediate supervision to independently handling specific procedural tasks under the general direction of a field project leader. Or, under specific situations with demonstrated skill and experience, the employee may be assigned as a task leader for specific short term project(s). Duties include gathering, preparing and reporting resource data from the field in support of planning and marketing functions; conducting tasks concerned with timber sales and land use programs; and performing surveying, measuring, recording and assessment of various resources and specific land management projects. The work is performed under the supervision of the Area Manager, or depending upon assignment, the Land and Minerals Department staff officer in charge of the program.

Forestry Technician Trainee:

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.

CONSTANT

: Level lift up to 25 pounds; elevated lift up to 15 pounds; carry (wear field vest with supplies) 30 pounds; grip strength up to 25 pounds; balance; grasp/handle; reach above shoulder; stand; walk; hearing and vision.

FREQUENT

: Low lift up to 30 pounds; sit; works alone; works with others; customer/public contact; inside; outside; drive; exposure to weather; slippery surfaces.

OCCASIONAL

: Low lift up to 50 pounds; very low lift up to 140 pounds; push/pull up to 50 pounds; pull force (peak force) up to 150 pounds; climb stairs; crouch/squat; kneel; rotate trunk; stoop/bend; extended day; unprotected heights; chemicals; moving objects; traffic.

RARE :

Crawl.

Forestry Technician I:

These work environment factors are general in nature and may vary depending on the specific position being filled.

CONSTANT

: Level lift up to 25 pounds; elevated lift up to 15 pounds; carry (wear field vest with supplies) 30 pounds; grip strength up to 25 pounds; balance; grasp/handle; reach above shoulder; stand; walk; hearing and vision.

FREQUENT

: Low lift up to 30 pounds; sit; works alone; works with others; customer/public contact; inside; outside; drive; exposure to weather; slippery surfaces.

OCCASIONAL

: Low lift up to 50 pounds; very low lift up to 140 pounds; push/pull up to 50 pounds; pull force (peak force) up to 150 pounds; climb stairs; crouch/squat; kneel; rotate trunk; stoop/bend; extended day; unprotected heights; chemicals; moving objects; traffic.

RARE :

Crawl.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Forestry Technician Trainee (Pass/Fail): Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) under the Forestry program standard; OR graduation from a technical college with an Associate's degree accredited by the SAF under the Forest Technology program standard.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

NOTE:

After completion of two years in this classification, an employee, with the recommendation of the Department Head and upon a satisfactory service rating, may be promoted to the Forestry Technician I classification.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Forestry Technician I (Pass/Fail): Graduation from a college or university with a Bachelor's degree accredited by the Society of American Foresters (SAF) under the Forestry program standard; OR graduation from a technical college with an Associate's degree accredited by the SAF under the Forest Technology program standard and two (2) years of verifiable, full-time paid experience in forest management; OR two (2) years of experience as a Forestry Technician Trainee.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

Note:

If the successful candidate possesses the above qualifications, they may be considered, at the discretion of the hiring authority, for appointment at the Forestry Technician I level. This would be determined at the time a job offer is extended.

RATING SYSTEM

Experience & Training will be 100% of the scoring process: Points will be awarded for job-related experience and education exceeding the minimum qualifications. Please be thorough in listing your work experience in the Work Experience section of the application as this will be used to determine part of your score. Only experience occurring during the ten most recent years will be used in determining this assessment. Experience beyond ten years may be included on the application for purposes of meeting minimum qualifications or informing the hiring authority of your complete employment history.

TENTATIVE RECRUITMENT & SCREENING PROCESS SCHEDULE

March 30, 2026

• Applicant screening will begin. Week of April 13, 2026
• Experience & Training to be scored Week of April 27, 2026
• Interviews to be conducted

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

The essential functions for this position are listed under the "

ILLUSTRATIVE EXAMPLES OF WORK

" on the specification, available in the Human Resources Department or online at www.stlouiscountymn.gov/jobdescriptions.

VETERANS PREFERENCE

If you are eligible to apply for Veterans Preference, please attach to your application a copy of document(s) listed for the option that applies to you:

Veteran:

DD214 noting character of service.

Disabled Veteran:

DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months.

Spouse of Disabled Veteran:

DD214 & compensable disability award letter issued within the last 6 months & marriage certificate. (Eligible only if Veteran is unable to qualify because of the disability.)

Spouse of Deceased Veteran:

DD214, Marriage Certificate and Death Certificate. Please refer to Minnesota Statute 197.455 for additional requirements. Click Here .

PHYSICAL-MEDICAL STANDARDS

Qualified applicants must be able to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodation. Applicants selected must meet the physical requirements for the position.

DRUG TESTING

Applicants selected for appointment must take and pass a drug test.

BACKGROUND CHECK

Applicants selected for appointment to a position with St. Louis County are subject to a background investigation.

EMPLOYMENT ELIGIBILITY VERIFICATION

All new employees must submit documentation verifying identity and employment eligibility within three days of their first day of employment.

PROBATIONARY PERIOD

Appointees to the position must successfully complete a twelve-month probationary period prior to being certified for permanent employment.

NON-DISCRIMINATION

St. Louis County is an equal opportunity and veteran-friendly employer.