Assistant Conservation Forester (3 positions)

Focus program area(s) for this position will be rural forestry and forest management assistance to landowners.

Improve the health, sustainability and productivity of Nebraska’s trees and forests by assisting Nebraska Forest Service (NFS) programs complete tree and forestry-related projects on private and/or public lands. Assist NFS field staff with providing tree and forestry assistance to landowners, clients or other stakeholders, as appropriate based on the NFS program focus area. Employee will have the opportunity to work with diverse personnel from a variety of organizations, as well as gain exposure to an array of NFS forestry assistance programs. If employee is interested and meets the National Wildfire Coordinating Group (NWCG) firefighting qualifications and completes the required NWCG work capacity test (pack test), employee can serve as a wildland fire engine crew member on out-of-state fire assignments.

The University of Nebraska-Lincoln seeks to attract and retain a high performing and diverse workforce in which employees’ differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse populations we serve. The university fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration so that all individuals are able to participate and contribute to their full potential. As an EO/AA employer, qualified applicants are considered for employment without regard to race, color, ethnicity, national origin, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, disability, age, genetic information, veteran status, marital status, and/or political affiliation. See: http://www.unl.edu/equity/notice-nondiscrimination.