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State of Michigan Forestry Student Assistant in Various, Michigan
Forestry Student Assistant
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Forestry Student Assistant
Salary
$17.94 - $25.85 Hourly
Location
Various, MI
Job Type
Non Career
Job Number
7501-26-FRD-011
Department
Natural Resources
Opening Date
02/23/2026
Closing Date
3/9/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Bargaining Unit
TECHNICAL (SEIU)
Description
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Job Description
The purpose of this position is to assist land management staff in the field with various forest management duties in a learning capacity. Work activities may include assisting land management staff with timber sale preparation, timber survey and marking, permit, contract, or plan reviews, review of land use permits, and conducting regeneration and forest health surveys.
Position Description (https://mcsc.state.mi.us/AgencyPDFs/2025FRDForestryStudentPD.pdf)
DNR Forest Resources
Forestry Student Experience Program
About the program:
Join the DNR’s Forest Resources Division for a paid student position working directly in the field with natural resource professionals. The Forest Resources Student Experience Program will prepare students for rewarding careers in natural resources management, public service, and future leadership.
Students will learn and apply skills in a hands-on setting, contributing to the responsible management of Michigan’s state forests and the health of our state’s public and private lands.
Position responsibilities are tailored to each student and could involve:
Timber sale preparation, surveys and marking
Permit, contract, or management plan reviews
Assisting with forest regeneration surveys
Assisting with forest health surveys
Working with GIS data to support land management
This application process is for Summer 2026.
We are filling positions in the Eastern Upper Peninsula, Western Upper Peninsula, Eastern Lower Peninsula, Western Lower Peninsula and Southern Lower Peninsula.
Required Education and Experience
Education
Current enrollment in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution.
Experience
No specific type or amount is required.
Additional Requirements and Information
Please attach your resume and proof of current enrollment (transcript, class schedule, etc.) to your application. Failure to do so may result in your application being screened out.
Your application for any position does not guarantee that you will be contacted by the Department/Agency for further consideration. Only those applicants interviewed will be notified of the results.
View the job specification at:https://www.michigan.gov/mdcs/-/media/Project/Websites/mdcs/JOBSPECS/S/StudentAssistant.pdf
Accommodations
If you require a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application or selection processes, please contact theADA coordinator (https://www.michigan.gov/ose/-/media/Project/Websites/ose/Contact/RACs.pdf) for the agency that posted this position vacancy.
Non-career employees are not eligible for insurance benefits, but they may be able to participate in deferred-compensation 401k and 457 plans and earn paid sick time.
01
STUDTAST – Are you currently enrolled in high school, vocational or technical school, or post-secondary educational institution? If so, please attach a copy of your unofficial transcript.
Yes
No
02
How many years of study do you possess in forestry, forest management, or natural resources?
One year or less
Two years
Three years
Four years
Five years or more
03
Have you completed sophomore or junior college level classes in forestry or forest management?
Yes
No
04
Have you completed a forestry field practicum (i.e., “Fall Camp”)?
Yes
No
05
Do you have experience or education in timber sale preparation?
Yes
No
06
Do you have experience or education in timber survey and marking?
Yes
No
07
Do you have experience or education in permit/contract/plan reviews?
Yes
No
08
Do you have experience or education in forest regeneration surveys?
Yes
No
09
Do you have experience or education in forest health surveys?
Yes
No
10
How much professional or educational experience do you have with GPS?
Less than 6 months
6 months to 1 year
Over 1 year
11
How much experience do you have with reading legal descriptions and interpreting maps?
Less than 6 months
6 months to 1 year
Over 1 year
12
Which computer programs to you have over 6 months of professional or educational experience? Check all that apply:
Word Processing
Spreadsheets
Database Management
GIS Software
None
13
Which of the following locations would you prefer to work? Check all that apply:
Eastern Upper Peninsula
Western Upper Peninsula
Eastern Lower Peninsula
Western Lower Peninsula
Southern Lower Peninsula
14
Please list your selected locations in order of preference.
15
Did you attach your cover letter, resume, and transcripts (official or unofficial are acceptable)?
Yes
No
Required Question
Employer
State of Michigan
Department
Natural Resources
Address
525 West Allegan
Lansing, Michigan, 48909
Phone
517-284-5014
Website
https://www.michigan.gov/dnr/about/careers
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