Description:
Schedule: Monday-Thursday
7 am-5:30 pm
May be adjusted as needed depending on projects and/or needs of the district.
Housing: No Housing Available
Dates: 05-27-2025 - 08-15-2025
Agency: United States Forest Service
Location: Loa, UT
Overview:
Range Technicians work under the supervision and guidance of professional range specialists performing a variety of duties related to monitoring range conditions and utilization, supervising range use by permits, investigating unauthorized use, inspecting or maintaining existing range improvement projects, and weed management and inventory. Performed outdoors, the work is often in rugged terrain and various weather conditions. Individuals should be capable of working alone, or with other people, during morning hours and throughout the day.
Responsibilities:
This position will assist and support the Range Program with multiple tasks associated with Rangeland Management including; noxious weed inventory and treatment, range monitoring, assisting the maintenance of existing range improvement projects, and other duties as assigned. Due to the current needs and environment on the district, the selected candidate may also be required to assist in other capacities (i.e. Recreation, Timber, etc.) on an as needed basis, however, the primary job will be range.
Qualifications:
Candidate must have the ability and willingness to work alone in remote locations and various environments. Must have a current state issued driver license and be able to demonstrate safe driving skills to obtain federal driver’s license. Experience and/or ability to safely operate 4x4 vehicles in mountainous terrain. Experience and/or ability to identify plant species common to southern Utah/northern Arizona and to describe environmental characteristics concerning rangeland plants and soils. Have a basic knowledge of fence construction techniques. Willingness to assist weed technician with chemical and mechanical treatment of weeds. Ability to work in a variety of weather conditions that can range from mild to extreme. Position may require walking/hiking on uneven terrain and some strenuous work.