Forestry Technician

At TUV SUD we are passionate about technology. Innovations impact our daily lives in countless ways, and we are dedicated to being a part of that progress. We test, we audit, we inspect, we advise. We never stop challenging ourselves for the safety of society and its people. We breathe technology, we strive for professional excellence, and we leave a mark. We take the future into our hands. We are TUV SUD.

Your Tasks

• Support timber sale and fuels reduction project preparation, including timber marking and flagging operational boundaries, Watercourse and Lake Protection Zones, and other protection or retention areas
• Conduct forest inventory and cruising activities, including potential support for forest carbon inventories
• Collect and record inventory and spatial data using mobile tools such as ESRI Collector and other applications
• Assist Registered Professional Foresters and team members with field and project work as needed
• Follow all company safety policies and operate company equipment responsibly and safely
• Maintain confidentiality of all TUV SUD, client, and project data and information

Your Qualifications

• Currently enrolled in a forestry or closely related degree program, or equivalent relevant experience
• Ability to identify Northern California tree species
• Valid California driver's license with a clean driving record\
• Ability to work safely and effectively in steep, rugged terrain and adverse weather conditions
• Strong communication skills, situational awareness, and ability to work both independently and in a team environment
• Ability to navigate using GPS, maps, and a compass

Preferred Qualifications

• Familiarity with basic forestry tools and timber inventory methods
• Working knowledge of California Forest Practice Rules
• Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Forestry or a related field
• Knowledge of silvicultural prescriptions and forest management practices
• Experience supporting timber sale preparation, including flagging Watercourse and Lake Protection Zones, Equipment Limitation Zones, and unit boundaries
• Experience conducting timber or natural resource inventories and GPS data collection

Working Conditions

• Frequent outdoor fieldwork with extended travel and camping required
• Occasional weekend work or travel may be necessary
• Operation of four-wheel-drive vehicles and UTVs or ATVs on steep forest roads in accordance with company policy
• Ability to work safely and effectively both independently and with a team

Physical Requirements

• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs in a pack or vest
• Ability to perform repetitive physical tasks with limited breaks
• Ability to work in adverse weather conditions, including heat, rain, snow, smoke, dust, and cold temperatures
• Ability to walk, hike, or stand for extended periods in steep, rugged, or remote terrain

What We Offer

• Competitive hourly pay range of $23-$28 based on experience, qualifications, and internal equity
• Opportunity to gain hands-on forestry and field experience in a collaborative team environment
• Exposure to a variety of forestry, fuel reduction, and forest management projects
• Commitment to a safe and supportive workplace

Additional Information

• This is a seasonal position based in Grass Valley, California, with travel required.

Equal Opportunity Employer - Disability and Veteran

TUV SUD America, Inc. is an equal opportunity employer and considers qualified applicants for employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, ancestry, marital status, genetics, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, physical or mental disability, veteran status and those laws, directives, and regulations of Federal, State, and Local governing bodies or agencies. We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program.