Forest Engineering Student Assistant

Oregon State University, United States

Updated: about 2 months ago
Deadline: 15 Feb 2026

Position Details
Position Information


Job Title Forest Engineering Student Assistant
Appointment Type Student Employee
Job Location Corvallis
Position Appointment Percent 100
Appointment Basis 12
Pay Method Hourly
Pay Period 16th - 15th of the following month
Pay Date Last working day of the month
Remote or Hybrid option?
Min Hourly Rate $15.05 (Standard); $14.05 (Non-Urban); $16.30 (Portland Metro)
Max Hourly Rate $21.50 (Standard); $19.50 (Non-Urban); $22.00 (Portland Metro)
Position Summary
This recruitment will be used to fill two Forest Engineering Student Assistant position (part-time during school terms, full time summer and breaks) for the College of Forests at Oregon State University (OSU).
This position is for a Forest Engineering Student Assistant with the OSU Research Forests. This job is a great opportunity to be exposed to forestry operations and engineering while providing for application of skills learned in the classroom.
Transferable Skill Development
OSU is committed to ensuring students are prepared for success after graduation through intentional skill development as student employees. The competencies students develop while working at OSU are defined by the National Association of Colleges and Employers (NACE) as the essential skills employers seek in their hires. In this position, students learn and build vital career-readiness skills in the primary areas below:
Critical Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism, Career & Self-Development
Position Duties
  • Forest road and infrastructure inspection
  • Creating maps, analyzing LiDAR data, and updating layers in GIS
  • Contract inspection of road maintenance work
  • Data entry and analysis
  • Utilizing Roadeng to assess and design roads
  • Surveying
  • Use of GPS devices and tablets in the field
  • Minor maintenance of gates, signs, and drainage structures
  • Assisting other forest staff as needed
Minimum Qualifications
Full Employment Eligibility Requirements can be found here: https://hr.oregonstate.edu/student-employment-manual/500-employment-eligibility-requirements

  • Must be academically enrolled in a high school, community college, or university and pursuing a program or course of study
  • Must meet Academic Standing Requirements; students on academic suspension are not eligible for employment
  • Must meet the applicable minimal enrollment standard
    • High School student: Regularly enrolled in a high school or participating in a home-schooling program
    • Undergraduate and post-baccalaureate student: 6 credit hours per term
    • Undergraduate international student: 12 credit hours per term*
    • Graduate student officially admitted to Graduate School: 5 credit hours per term
    • Graduate international student officially admitted to Graduate School: 9 credit hours per term*


*International students may be allowed to carry fewer hours than specified above and still be considered “full-time” by the United States Citizenship and Immigration Services (USCIS). A reduced course load is approved by the Office of International Services (OIS), and must be provided to the Student Employment Center.
Additional Required Qualifications
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others.
  • Transportation to and from 8692 Peavy Arboretum Road, Corvallis, OR.
  • Physical and mental capacity to work safely in adverse conditions in the woods on uneven terrain.
  • Available to work full-time (40 hours/week) Summer Term 2025 and part-time 2025/2026 academic year
Preferred (Special) Qualifications
  • Ability to communicate clearly and effectively with others.
  • Transportation to and from 8692 Peavy Arboretum Road, Corvallis, OR.
  • Physical and mental capacity to work safely in adverse conditions in the woods on uneven terrain.
Working Conditions / Work Schedule
No prior forestry or engineering experience required.

Posting Detail Information


Posting Number P12810SE
Number of Vacancies 2
Anticipated Appointment Begin Date 06/15/2026
Anticipated Appointment End Date
Posting Date 02/03/2026
Full Consideration Date
Closing Date 02/15/2026
Indicate how you intend to recruit for this search Competitive / Student - open to ALL qualified/eligible students
Special Instructions to Applicants
When applying you will be required to attach the following electronic document:
● A Resume
For additional information please contact: Finn Leary at finn.leary@oregonstate.edu

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer, including disability, protected veteran, and other protected status.
This position requires driving a University vehicle or a personal vehicle on behalf of the University; therefore, the incumbent must successfully complete a Motor Vehicle History Check, possess and maintain a current, valid driver’s license in their state of residence, be determined to be position qualified and self-report convictions (as per Voluntary and Compulsory Driver Standards OSU Standard 125-155-0200) as per OSU Standard 576-056-0000 et seq.
OSU will conduct a review of the National Sex Offender Public website prior to hire.
Note: All job offers are contingent upon Human Resources final approval

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