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Forestry Technician

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FORECON, Inc.

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Location:
United States , Cortland

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Not provided

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Salary:

18.00 - 19.00 USD / Hour

Job Description:

Our Cortland, NY forestry team seeks a highly-motivated, full-time Forestry Technician to join our progressive, growing field operations in central New York. The ideal candidate would be located within 40 miles of Cortland, NY.

Job Responsibility:

  • Timber inventory (cruising)
  • Timber sale preparation (timber marking)
  • Forest data collection, including GPS and photographic information
  • Other duties related to forest management for long-term clients

Requirements:

  • Two-year or four-year degree in Forestry or closely-related field required
  • or 2+ years of practical field forestry/timber procurement experience
  • Must be competent in tree species identification and forest mensuration techniques
  • Basic knowledge of common computer/office software
  • Self-motivated and able to work in a fast-paced environment
  • Ability and willingness to work out of town as assigned for 1-2 week time periods

Nice to have:

Individuals with a B.S. degree in Forest Science/Forest Management, Natural Resources, or Environmental Sciences are strongly encouraged to apply

What we offer:
  • 401(k) matching
  • health insurance
  • life insurance
  • paid time off
  • professional development assistance
  • vision insurance
  • paid over-time

Additional Information:

Job Posted:
December 08, 2025

Employment Type:
Fulltime
Work Type:
On-site work
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