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$18.00 hourly rate

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40 hours per week

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Natural Resources Student Employee – Forestry Technician (Timber/Silviculture)

12 positions available at various locations (Lakewood, Washburn, Haward, and Park Falls, WI.)
Anticipated Start Date:  May 26, 2026
Anticipated End Date: August 21, 2026
Posting End Date: January 31, 2026. Applications will be reviewed and processed on a rolling basis starting December 10, 2025. Positions may be filled before this posting’s end date.

The Enhancing Natural Resource Goals on the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest Program is a partnership between UW-Stevens Point’s Wisconsin Center for Wildlife and the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest. This 13-week Student Employment program is designed to provide a career-oriented introduction to the background, philosophy, concepts, and scope of natural resources management, as well as a practical understanding of Forest Service policies. Student Employees will also receive on-the-job training and exposure to a variety of natural resource disciplines and careers with the Forest Service and other natural resources agencies and organizations.

The Natural Resources Student Employee - Forestry Technician (Timber/Silviculture) will support US Forest Service staff with timber and silviculture programs in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest (https://www.fs.usda.gov/main/cnnf/home).

Examples of specific work and duties include:

·         Collecting forest regeneration data in recently harvested areas

• Monitoring stands for oak wilt infections and keeping detailed records

• Marking oak wilt infection centers for cutting and removal

• Using global positioning systems, aerial photographs, topographic maps, GIS, and/or a compass in navigation. 

• Performing highly physical labor and daily hiking, sometimes to remote locations in rugged terrain under possible adverse weather conditions. 

• Data entry and other duties in a laboratory/office setting. 

• Participating in professional development workshops to gain leadership skills and learn about diverse career paths for natural resource professionals.

Student Employees will attend a weeklong group training at the beginning of the program at Forest Lodge Educational Campus near Cable, Wisconsin.

Forest Service housing for Student Employees is available at Hayward and Park Falls at the agency’s quarter’s fee rate, which is dependent on various factors.

Required Qualifications

• Enthusiasm to learn about diverse natural resource careers. 

• No prior field experience is necessary.

• We strongly encourage applications from first-generation college students and groups that are historically underrepresented in natural resources and environmental sciences.

• Successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without the need for employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities: 

• Relevant coursework or practical experience in biology, conservation, recreation management, natural resources, or environmental sciences.

• Ability to carry 20 pounds in the field for the entire field day.

• A valid driver's license.

• Ability to hike in heavily vegetated rugged terrain.

• Ability to perform fieldwork in inclement weather and deal with mosquitoes, deer flies, black flies, and ticks.

• Ability to safely operate outdoor field equipment, including hand tools. 

• Aptitude for teamwork and collaborating with others.

Physical Demands: The student employee will work in an outdoor environment. Walking, standing, bending, carrying, or lifting relatively heavy items is required. Fieldwork will include working in rough, uneven terrain and in all weather conditions. Protective clothing and/or equipment may be required in many assignments.

Education

Must be an undergraduate student currently pursuing a degree in Biology, Botany, Conservation Biology, Environmental Sciences, Forest Science, Forestry, Horticulture, Recreation, Soil Science, Wildlife Ecology, etc.

Supplement Application Requirements

Attach a cover letter and resumé to your application as two separate documents in PDF format.

Contact Information

For questions regarding the application process, please get in touch with Jennifer Summers at jsummers@uwsp.edu

For specific position details and questions about the position, please contact

Lakewood contact: John Lampereur John.lampereur@usda.gov

Washburn contact: Dan Hinson Daniel.Hinson@usda.gov

Medford contact: Brian Bergman Brian.Bergman@usda.gov

Hayward contact: Gerred Carothers William William.G.Carothers@usda.gov

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Special Notes:

Through the discovery and dissemination of knowledge, UW-Stevens Point stimulates intellectual growth, provides a liberal education, and prepares students for a diverse sustainable world. The university is committed to creating a safe, inclusive learning community for all faculty and staff from a variety of backgrounds. Visit https://www.uwsp.edu/join-uw-stevens-point/ for more information about UW-Stevens Point. To learn about the Stevens Point (aka Point) area fun, jobs, housing, education, quality of life, and bragging rights, visit www.stevenspointarea.com.

Individuals with disabilities who need a reasonable accommodation during the application or interview process should contact Human Resources and Affirmative Action at 715-346-2606 or hr@uwsp.edu.

The safety and success of students, faculty, and staff at the University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point is paramount. The Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act requires the distribution of an annual security report to all current and prospective students, faculty, and staff. You may obtain the complete report at https://www3.uwsp.edu/protsv/Pages/Clery.aspx

The University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

An offer of employment will require a criminal background check and authorization to work within the United States as required by the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986.

UW is an Equal Opportunity Employer:

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, status as a protected veteran, or any other bases protected by applicable federal or State law and UW System policies. We are committed to building a workforce that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills, and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.