Working with the State Lands management team involves a wide and exciting range of opportunities, from field forestry to recreation project management to trail building. Below are current opportunities available in the State Lands program.
Full-time Positions
There are no full-time positions available at this time.
Temporary and Seasonal Positions
Forestry Specialists
$19.20/hour
We are seeking an enthusiastic, detail-oriented and tech savvy field technician to assist with entry-level Forestry work on state lands in Vermont. Employment runs approximately from May through November, but exact dates may be flexible depending on candidate. State fleet vehicles are available, and their use is preferable, but use of personal vehicle may be required on occasion, with mileage reimbursed. Project duties may include forest inventory, timber sale marking, boundary line marking, road and trail maintenance, kiosk and gate installation and maintenance, invasive plant management, hazard tree removal, trailhead maintenance, trail project oversight, road and trail assessments, wildlife habitat improvement, and data management. The selected candidate will work with the State Land staff to create a work plan and execute identified projects. Work is performed under the direct supervision of a licensed forester or forest recreation specialist. Positions are being hired in four district offices: Barre, Rutland, St. Johnsbury and Essex Junction. Hours per year range from 960-1280.
Forestry Specialist I - Full Position Description (pdf)
To apply, visit https://careers.vermont.gov/job-invite/52122/. Applications accepted until the positions are filled.
Recreation Ranger
$20.28/hour
Want to spend your summer working outside at some of Vermont's best swimming holes and waterfalls? The Vermont Dept of Forests Parks and Recreation is recruiting for a seasonal Recreation Ranger to staff key recreational sites in Windsor and Windham counties. Responsibilities will center around managing visitors at sites with limited capacity and sensitive natural resources with potential opportunities to work on a variety of recreation and visitor use management projects throughout the district. Must have driver's license.
Recreation Ranger – Full Position Description (pdf)
To apply, visit https://careers.vermont.gov/job-invite/52144/. Applications accepted until the position is filled.
Trail Coordinator I and II
Trail Coordinator I: $20.28/hr
Trail Coordinator II: $21.32/hr
This position coordinates trails program and projects in an assigned district for the Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation. Assists Vermont Department of Forests, Parks and Recreation staff independently with the operation and management of state-owned trails in the District. Coordinates trail maintenance and development projects, and supervises and monitors in-house, contracted and volunteer trail crews with minimal oversight. May play a role in the training of the State Trail Crew (STC). Supervises the STC when operating within their assigned district. Assists with the preparation of grants, requests for proposals, and contracts for trail projects. Duties are performed under the general direction of the District Recreation Specialist but with need for significant independence interacting with the public and outside service providers. Must have driver's license.
Wilderness First Aid/Responder and CPR certifications desired, as well as chainsaw certification (Game of Logging) although these trainings may be provided by FPR if needed. Must have driver's license. State or rental vehicle will be available. Positions are being hired in two district offices: Springfield and Essex Junction. Hours per year range from 960-1280.
This position is being recruited at two levels – Trail Coordinator I and Trail Coordinator II. If you would like to be considered for more than one level, you MUST apply to the specific Job Requisition. To apply to the Trail Coordinator I, visit https://careers.vermont.gov/job-invite/52145/. To apply to the Trail Coordinator II, visit https://careers.vermont.gov/job-invite/52146/. Applications accepted until positions are filled.