Forestry Assistant

Job overview

The Forestry Assistant role is onsite in Waimea, HI. Compensation is not specified. The position supports Parker Ranch’s timber assets and sustainable forestry management plans. The role implements day-to-day forestry operations, helping manage native and non-native timber resources through planting and care, invasive-species control, timber stand management, fire mitigation and response, and related projects under the Forestry Manager’s supervision.

What you'll do

• Implement day-to-day forestry operations under the Forestry Manager
• plant and care for trees
• control non-native invasive species
• construct and maintain fences
• support salvage timber harvesting and timber stand management
• assist with forest fire mitigation and response, research, and project implementation.

What we're looking for

Skills & competencies

forestry assistant

waimea hi

parker ranch

timber management

sustainable forestry

tree planting

invasive species control

fence maintenance

forest fire mitigation

field work

remote terrain

weekend work

Work arrangement

• Weekend coverage required

Why this role

Work includes native Hawaiian timber species and remote, rugged field locations; occasional weekend work and week-long camping trips may be required.

About the employer

Parker Ranch Career Portal is hiring for this role. Industry: Support Activities for Forestry. Sector: 11.