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.kansasforests.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!
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.
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.
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Sponsorship eligibility:
Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship
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Applications close on: April 22, 2026
$15.00 - 21.81/hr
Kansas State University offers a supportive and inclusive community, dedicated to your professional growth. While specific benefits may vary by position, many roles come with comprehensive packages that support your well-being and work-life balance, including health and life insurance, retirement plans, and generous paid time off. To learn more about benefits that are available for various positions, visit our benefits overview page.
Applicants must be currently authorized to work in the United States at the time of employment.
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Some positions are eligible for remote or hybrid working arrangements. An employee who is working in a remote or hybrid capacity for K-State must reside within the United States in order to comply with all federal and state laws, filings, or tax requirements. Remote and hybrid work arrangements are not available for anyone who resides in the state of Idaho.
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