Seasonal Field Research Technician/Crew Leads

The Utah Forest Restoration Institute (UFRI) is hiring 8-12 seasonal positions, including research technicians (crew) and crew leads, to assist with forest & fire ecology research projects across the state of Utah.

Requirements

• Experience in the outdoors (e.g., camping, backpacking, hiking)
• Valid driver's license to perform essential job responsibilities, such as driving university vehicles and transporting materials
• Ability to travel away from Logan overnight for extended hitches
• Degree, coursework, or experience in forestry, natural resources, environmental science, or related field
• Previous experience working on field research crews
• Experience utilizing forestry/ecology measuring tools and techniques (e.g., plot establishment, fuel transects, cover estimates, DBH tapes)
• Experience using navigation tools (GPS, compass)
• Data entry/management
• Wilderness First Aid/First Responder Certification (WFA, WFR)
• Knowledge of and proficiency in identifying plants found throughout Utah (e.g., Great Basin, mixed-conifer, and pinyon-juniper woodland habitats)
• Enthusiasm, positive attitude, and willingness to learn
• Effective communication skills, ability to work in teams, respect for fellow crew members

Benefits

• Paid Time Off