Opportunities

Full-time, benefited

This position is responsible for carrying out management activities on 13,945 acres of state forest lands, maintaining day-use and campground recreational facilities, maintaining an office and shop complex, and small equipment use and maintenance. Additional duties include assisting with nursery spring start-up and fall packaging.

Starting Pay: $45,000-49,000+ depending on experience

Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two years related work experience (small equipment operation, power tool use, tree trimming, mowing, repairs, data collection) OR Associate degree in natural resources, forestry or related; Valid driver’s license

This position is open until filled.

Full-time, benefited

This position is responsible for assisting with spring and fall packaging activities, monitoring stock quantities and quality, assisting with greenhouse operations, maintaining records, and assisting with all nursery activities as directed.

Starting Pay: $45,000-49,000+ depending on experience

Minimum Qualifications: Associate degree in horticulture, plant sciences, or related area OR 2 years of directly related experience in an agriculture setting OR combination of both; Valid driver’s license; Able to obtain ND pesticide applicators license

Applications must be received by January 18, 2026.

Seasonal, non-benefited

Position Description:
We are seeking a forestry technician for the 2026 field season. Responsibilities include addressing public and private tree health assistance requests statewide; assisting with insect trapping for emerald ash borer; applying forest health sampling methods; conducting tree health surveys in communities statewide; and collecting and managing data to assist long-term forest health monitoring.

Work Schedule: 40 hours per week, April 1, 2026 through September 1, 2026 (start and end date are negotiable). Work hours are generally 40 hours per week, 8 hours per day. Frequent statewide travel will be required.

Advertised Pay: $22 per hour.

Seasonal, non-benefited

Firefighters must be able to engage in fire suppression and wildland fire related activities, including fire prevention, patrol, and prescribed burning. When not engaged in fire suppression duties, crew members will complete hazardous fuels mitigation projects. During fuels project work, crew member’s duties include chopping brush, felling small trees, and assisting sawyers using various hand tools, such as axes and shovels along with power tools including chainsaws. Crew members will clean, recondition, and store tools and equipment, and be responsible for facility maintenance and cleaning. Upon hiring, this position will require completion of Basic Wildland Firefighter Training (S130/190) as defined by NWCG. Work sites may be away from the home base and may require travel for extended periods.

This is an hourly position with paid overtime. This includes paid travel and lodging while working away from Bismarck and paid physical training time (on-site gym) when working in Bismarck. Crewmembers will have opportunities to advance NWCG qualifications and attend NWCG sponsored trainings.

Advertised Pay: $21.96 hourly

Seasonal, non-benefited

Senior Firefighters must be able to lead less experienced crew members while engaging in fire suppression and wildland fire related activities, including fire prevention, patrol and prescribed burning. Senior firefighters will be assigned to a Type 3 or Type 6 Wildland Engine and will assist the Engine Captain with crew supervision. When not engaged in fire suppression duties, a Senior Firefighter will complete hazardous fuels mitigation projects. During fuels project work, Senior Firefighters will assist with crew supervision, operate chainsaws to chop brush and fell small trees. Senior Firefighter will clean, recondition, and store tools and equipment, and be responsible for facility maintenance and cleaning.

This is an hourly position with paid overtime. Paid travel and lodging while working away from Bismarck. Paid physical training time (on-site gym) when working in Bismarck. Crewmembers will have opportunities to advance NWCG qualifications and attend NWCG sponsored trainings.

Advertised Pay: $24.51 hourly

Seasonal, non-benefited

The Engine Captains will engage in wildfire suppression and wildland fire related activities including prevention, patrol, training, and prescribed burning. The Engine Captains will assist the Wildland Crew Lead and Wildland Fuels Technician in supervision of their specific engine module. The Engine Captains will be assigned to a Type 3 or Type 6 Wildland Engine and will provide leadership and supervision of that module. When not engaged in fire readiness and suppression duties, crewmembers will complete hazardous fuels mitigation projects.

This is an hourly position with paid overtime. Paid travel and lodging while working away from Bismarck. Paid physical training time (on-site gym) when working in Bismarck. Crewmembers will have opportunities to advance NWCG qualifications and attend NWCG sponsored trainings.

Advertised Pay: $26.72 hourly