The Utah School and Institutional Trust Lands Administration ("Trust Lands Administration") seeks a seasonal lands & forestry technician for the Southeastern Region located in Price,Utah.  This position will last approximately four months from May 1 through August 31,2024.  There may be the possibility of earlier start dates or extensions depending on funding and workloads.   Job Responsibilities Job Responsibilities include:

• Assist with forestry,range,and land stewardship projects
• Assist with timber sale layout and timber cruising
• Application of herbicide for weed control
• Fence construction and maintenance
• Sign and kiosk installation and maintenance
• Trail clearing and maintenance
• Clean-up of illegal dump sites
• Preventative maintenance on various equipment
• Shop organization,cleaning,and maintenance
• Equipment operation
• Transporting ATVs/UTVs and equipment

This seasonal intern position is based out of the Trust Lands Administration's Price office and will report to the Forest Resources Manager.  Typical work schedule is Monday-Thursday,7:00 am - 5:30 pm,but schedules may fluctuate depending on work conditions.  Work will require considerable in-state travel with outdoor assignments under varying weather conditions.  Weekend,late night,and overnight trips/camping will be required on some project assignments. Ideal Candidate The Ideal Candidate will have:

• Experience operating ATVs/UTVs and 4x4 vehicles
• Experience loading,unloading,and towing bumper pull and/or fifth wheel trailers
• Welding and fabrication skills
• Equipment maintenance and mechanical skills
• Heavy equipment operation experience
• Plant and weed identification skills
• GPS and/or GIS experience
• Current Utah pesticide applicators license
• Ability to perform field work,often alone,in all weather conditions,and in remote locations by 4x4,ATV?UTV,or arduous,off-trail hiking in hilly to steep,mountainous terrain
• Ability to work effectively without supervision
• Ability to follow detailed verbal and/or written directions
• Excellent communication,organizational,and project management skills
• Preference given to applicants possessing/seeking a degree in natural resources or a related field or possessing/seeking certificates in trade skills
• Enthusiastic support of the Trust Lands Administration's mission to generate revenue for the trust beneficiaries

Please direct any questions about this position to Adam Robison,Forest Resources Manager,at What is the Trust Lands Administration? The Trust Lands Administration manages approximately 3.3 million acres of surface lands and 4.4 million acres of minerals exclusively for the economic benefit of public schools and other important state institutions.  Please visit trustlands.utah.gov for additional information.