Forestry Technician
Bureau of Land Management
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Forestry Seasonal Staff
Hennepin County
Environment and Energy
Location
Plymouth, Minnesota, 55487
Salary
$46,800 - $54,277.38
per year
Type
Closes
February 18, 2026
Job Description
Summary
This seasonal job involves hands-on outdoor work to support Hennepin County's forestry program, such as planting trees, watering and maintaining them, applying pesticides, and surveying for diseased trees during the 2026 growing season.
It's a temporary role lasting up to six months, with training provided for tasks, making it ideal for people who enjoy physical labor in nature and want to gain experience in urban forestry without needing prior expertise.
Good fits include those comfortable working outside in various weather, with a reliable vehicle and enthusiasm for environmental conservation.
Key Requirements
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain Hennepin County driver's permit
- Ability to work primarily outdoors in rainy, snowy, or extreme temperature conditions
- Physical capability to bend, stoop, and work on uneven terrain
- Ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds
- Skill in hand-digging holes for trees and performing manual labor
- Availability for 8-hour shifts, Monday through Friday, between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m.
- No prior forestry experience required; training will be provided
Full Job Description
Hennepin County's Environment and Energy department is seeking six seasonal forestry laborers to assist with forestry work including urban tree plantings, targeted pesticide applications, habitat restoration plantings, structural pruning, tree watering, and related maintenance for the county’s forestry program during the 2026 growing season.
Additionally, work will include assistance with an annual survey of diseased trees along county roadways.
A portion of the work may also include assistance with maintenance, biological monitoring, surveying, or other field work efforts associated with other natural resource projects.
The goal of Hennepin Country's forestry program’s is to ensure that the county's tree canopy is diverse, equitable, healthy, maintained, protected, and flourishing.
Prior tree care or forestry knowledge is encouraged but not required; training to complete job tasks will be provided, including access to MN DNR tree inspector certification course.
Through these positions, the seasonal forestry laborers will have the opportunity to gain experience in community forestry at a county-wide scale.
Current Hennepin County employees who refer a candidate hired into an open competitive position may be eligible for a $500 referral bonus. For more information visit employee referral program.
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These positions are based out of 1145 Shenandoah Lane, Plymouth, MN 55447. However, field work will be conducted at job sites throughout Hennepin County.
These positions may occasionally make use of available workspace at the Hennepin County Environment and Energy office at 625 Fourth Avenue South, Suite 900, Minneapolis, MN 55415.
These positions will work an 8-hour shift between 7 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday through Friday.
About these position types:
These are temporary, seasonal positions (non-benefit earning) that may last for up to six months.
These positions are internally classified as Laborer, Casual.
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In these positions, you will:
- Plant large trees on Hennepin County’s road and facility projects.
- Plant seedlings on large scale restoration projects.
- Water newly planted trees along Hennepin County roadways and facilities.
- Maintain newly planted trees, including mulching, staking, and pruning.
- Assist with the maintenance of the county's gravel-bed tree nursery. This may include watering, tracking inventory, caring for young seedlings, overall upkeep, weed control, and mowing.
- Assist with planting new trees and site preparation for reforestation projects.
- Assist with inventorying and maintaining trees along county roads.
Need to have:
- Valid driver's license and ability to obtain a Hennepin County driver's permit.
- Ability to:
- Work primarily outside and in rainy or snowy weather conditions and during low and high temperatures days.
- Bend, stoop, and work on uneven terrain.
- Lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Hand dig holes for trees.
Nice to have:
- Experience with:
- Driving and operating pull-behind trailers.
- Driving one ton and smaller pick-up trucks.
- Pulling trailers with trucks.
- Plant healthcare and other landscaping maintenance.
- Tree identification and collecting tree inventory data.
- Identifying signs and symptoms of common tree diseases.
- Tree care, tree pruning, or tree nursery maintenance.
- Working outdoors and performing manual labor.
- Interest in learning about urban and municipal forestry and natural resource management.
- Effective organizational, time and task-management, and problem-solving skills.
- MN Department of Natural Resources (DNR) Tree Inspector Certification
About the department:
The Environment and Energy department protects and preserves the environment to enhance the quality of life for current and future generations. We engage communities to develop and enact sustainable solutions. We focus on reducing and responsibly managing waste, protecting and preserving ecosystems, delivering clean energy and promoting environmental stewardship.
About Hennepin County:
About Hennepin County:
Hennepin is the largest county government organization in Minnesota. Our employees work every day to improve the health, safety and quality of life for our residents and communities. All of our jobs align with our mission to serve residents through transformative services that eliminate disparities, eliminate inequities, and create opportunity for all and our vision of a community where all people are healthy, all people are valued, and all people thrive.
Our employees receive a combination of generous benefits and positive workplace culture not found at other organizations. This includes meaningful work that impacts our community, competitive pay, work-life balance, a variety of benefits and opportunities to grow. Learn more at The Bridge (select Guest).
Hennepin County envisions an organization where our commitment to diversity and the elimination of disparities is fundamental in providing excellent service to our community.
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This posting may be used to fill current and future vacancies.
Invitations to interview will be based upon an assessment of education and experience. Final candidates may be required to complete a drug test that may include testing for cannabis and/or a criminal background check.
If you have any questions, please contact:
Talent Acquisition Division
Hennepin County Human Resources department
Submit a request at hennepin.us/ask-hr or 612-348-7855
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