Agricultural Technician II

Kansas State University

About This Role

Kansas Forest Service is currently hiring a full-time Agricultural Technician II to be a part of our Tech Team. The Tech Team will
implement forestry-related tasks throughout the State of Kansas. Technicians will work under the direct supervision of the Tech Team Lead.
Additional assistance and oversight will be provided by KFS field staff (District Foresters, District Fire Management Officers, The Forest
Health Coordinator, and the Greenhouse Manager) to collect urban tree inventories, identify and monitor forest health threats, remove
invasive species, measure and mark timber stands enrolled in conservation programs, conduct wildland fire management, improve wildlife
habitat, collect viable seed, help with seasonal tree sale packing and assist with KFS grounds and Arboretum maintenance tasks (pruning,
watering, weeding, brush disposal, etc.). Training, guidance, and equipment is provided for each of these tasks. All assigned projects will
work to implement the most recent iteration of the Kansas Forest Action Plan, found here: https://www.kansasfores
ts.org/about/actionplan.html

The Tech Team’s regular schedule is Monday-Thursday, 7:30am – 6:30pm. Work may require travel during
work week with some overnight stays.

This is a great opportunity to explore the many programs and services offered by the Kansas
Forest Service and work across the State of Kansas!
About Us

The Kansas Forest Service is the nation’s
fifth-oldest state forestry agency, established in 1887. We work with landowners, communities, rural fire districts, and partners across
Kansas to conserve natural resources, support healthy forests, and manage wildfire risk.

KFS works with a diverse group of partners
at local, state, and federal levels to help serve the State of Kansas in pursuit of our mission: “Sustaining and enhancing natural resources
and communities through forestry and wildland fire management”. We pride ourselves on the multi-faceted services we provide the many
stakeholders of Kansas.
Worksite Description

This position is On-site. This role is
expected to be performed on-site. Each work week will begin and end at the Kansas Forest State Office in Manhattan, KS. The work itself will
take place within the forestry and fire program districts across Kansas with regularly scheduled travel (transportation and lodging provided
by KFS).

All employees must reside in the United States when they begin working to comply with state law. K-State is unable to
provide remote or hybrid work opportunities for residents of the state of Idaho.
What You’ll Need to Succeed

Minimum Qualifications:

• Requires one year of relevant experience.
  GED or High School Diploma.
  (Education may be substituted for experience as determined relevant by a hiring manager. Educational equivalency means that education and
  experience may be combined to fulfill the minimum qualifications. For details on how to combine these, and to see a matrix that illustrates
  this process, please refer to our guidelines.)
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Undergraduate degree in Forestry or a closely related natural resource discipline
• Ability to work independently and as part of
  a team
• Experience using and maintaining tools and equipment (chainsaws, drip torches, pole saws, pruners, backpack sprayers, and
  ladders)
• Experience following safety protocols and maintaining accurate records of work performed
• Experience working in
  natural resource management, conservation, or land stewardship programs
• Experience working outdoors in variable weather conditions
  and remote locations

Additional Role Information:

• -Ability to perform physically demanding tasks in all
  weather conditions.

Sponsorship eligibility:

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on
an ongoing basis without sponsorship
How to Apply

Please submit the following documents:

• Please
  submit the following documents:
  1. Resume
  2. Cover Letter
  3. Professional References

Application
Window

Applications close on: April 22, 2026
Anticipated Hiring Pay Range

$15.00 –
21.81/hr

To apply, please visit: https://careers.k-state.edu/jobs/agricultural-technician-ii-manhattan-kansas-united-states

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