Idaho Conservation Corps –680 Hour

Individual Placement

U.S. Forest Service

Idaho Panhandle National Forest

Priest Lake District – Nordman, Idaho

Position Title: Forestry Technician (Lake Ranger) Individual Placement – 680 HR

Position Summary:

The Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Priest Lake Ranger District is recruiting up to four 480 to 680 Hour Forestry Technician (Recreation) Individual Placements beginning May/June through August/September. Incumbents will perform a variety of work in support of the unit's recreation program at the fee-based recreation sites located on the Priest Lake. Work will largely be accomplished on motorized watercraft piloted by US Forest Service Personnel.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties will include (25%) checking visitor use of recreation facilities, and (25%) monitoring compliance with recreation area rules and regulations of parking, campfires, sanitation, use of picnic sites, and/or boat launch sites. Additional duties include (50%) reporting violations to their supervisor, cleaning recreation areas and maintaining improvements, answering routine questions about recreational activities, constructing and/or maintaining trails, and performing other duties as assigned. The Forest Service manages 10+ campgrounds located on the water at Priest Lake include several island campgrounds (Bartoo and Kalispell Islands).

Required Qualifications:

• Ages 18-30 (up to 35 for veterans)
• U.S. Citizen or lawful, permanent resident
• Must pass a background/driver check
• Must have a high school diploma or GED
• Willingness to work as part of a team
• Good written and verbal communication skills

• A positive attitude
• Current driver's license
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
• Ability to Swim
• Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground

• Personal transportation

Desired Qualifications:

• Experience with Motorized Watercraft
• Attention to detail.
• Experience with hand tools, power tools, cleaning chemicals and basic carpentry.
• Experience with cleaning and maintaining recreation areas and facilities
• Coursework in natural resources, geology, forestry, or related field.
• A strong interest in resource management, public lands and visitor services.
• Basic First Aid/CPR

Duty/Housing Location:

Duties are performed out of the Priest Lake Ranger District Office located in Nordman, Idaho. Housing is available via the Forest Service bunkhouse apartments, but space is limited. Bunkhouse apartments are currently at $10.21 per day. They feature a furnished bedroom, a community bath and a cookhouse located in an adjacent building.

Terms of Employment:

One Individual Placement will complete a term of service (17-weeks), starting Mid-May through early September 2026 There will also be an opportunity for (12 weeks), starting in June through August 2026. The Individual Placement must complete a minimum of 680 service hours by the end of their term.

Program Benefits:

Individual Placements will earn $10,800 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 17 weeks. The position also includes a $500 gear reimbursement and a housing fund is available.

The living allowance and education award are taxable. Individual Placements are responsible for providing their own food. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal background check.

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: April 30, 2026

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: May 2026 – September 2026

Length of Term: 480 Hours (12 Weeks) or 680 Hours (17 Weeks)

To Apply:

Please submit a cover letter, resume, and contact information for three professional references and completely fill out the application form found at https://nwyouthcorps.workbrightats.com/jobs/

Please select "Idaho Panhandle National Forest - Forestry Technician (Recreation) Individual Placement" when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach out to the Interns Department at interns@nwyouthcorps.org, or Priest Lake's Ranger District Developed Recreation Manager Laurie Arndt at Laurie.Arndt@usda.gov (208-304-8134)

All job offers are contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background check (criminal history and driving history).