Idaho Conservation Corps –480 or 680 Hour

Individual Placement

U.S. Forest Service

Idaho Panhandle National Forest

Bonners Ferry Ranger District – Bonners Ferry, Idaho

Position Title: Forestry Technician (Trails) Individual Placement – 480 or 680 HR

Position Summary:

The Idaho Panhandle National Forest, Bonners Ferry Ranger District is recruiting up to two, 480- or 680-Hour Forestry Technician (Trails and Recreation) Individual Placements beginning May/June through September/October 2026. Incumbents will primarily maintain trails and recreation facilities on the district. This placement will typically work four ten-hour days per week Mondays through Thursday.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Duties will include serving with FS employees maintaining, constructing, and clearing trails (33%), maintaining campgrounds and recreational sites (33%), and cleaning and maintaining tools and equipment (33%). This requires hiking/ working outdoors with a small crew of 6, and/or independently. Projects will include trail construction, trail maintenance using chainsaws and hand tools, recreation facility improvements, forestry related tasks, constructing bridges and boardwalks, and other carpentry projects. There may also be one or two overnight spike camps as well as one week-long backcountry trail work camps that will require tent camping and backpacking gear (provided by FS if needed).

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 small team
• Good written and verbal communication skills
• Chainsaw experience or a willingness to learn

• A positive attitude
• Current driver's license
• Ability to lift and carry 50lbs
• Ability to work outdoors in remote settings and inclement weather on uneven ground
• Ability to hike 5-10 miles in a day in rugged country.

• Personal transportation

Desired Qualifications:

• Attention to detail.
• Physically fit for long days of hard work.
• Experience with hand tools and basic carpentry.
• Coursework in recreation management, forestry, natural resources or related field.
• A strong interest in resource management.

Duty/Housing Location:

Duties are performed out of the Bonners Ferry Ranger District in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Bonners Ferry is a full-service small town at the far northern tip of Idaho. Housing is available in a bunkhouse with a common kitchen and shared bedrooms. The candidate may provide their own housing, camp, or use this free forest service housing. Laundry facilities are not available at the bunkhouse, but is within walking distance from the housings, as are 2 grocery stores.

Terms of Employment:

Individual Placement will complete a term of service (length dependent on commitment of hours), starting late July through September/October 2026. The Individual Placement must complete a minimum of 480 or 680 service hours by the end of their term.

Program Benefits:

480 Hour - $7,680 living allowance dispersed on a monthly basis throughout the 12 weeks.

680 Hour - $10,880 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 is taxable. Individual Placements are responsible for providing their own food. Service eligibility is contingent upon the results of a criminal and driving background check.

Application Instructions

Application Deadline: Until Filled

Interviews: Will occur as qualified applications are received.

Type of position: Individual Placement

Service Dates: July – September/October 2026

Length of Term: 480 or 680 Hours (12 or 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/jobsearch/?job_board_classification=Internships

Please select "Idaho Panhandle National Forest – Forestry Technician (Trails) Individual Placement (Bonner's Ferry)" when applying.

Additional Information

If you have questions about the position, please reach out to the Interns Department at interns@nwyouthcorps.org or Nathan Demmons at nathan.demmons@usda.org

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