How to hire a timber management technician

How to hire a timber management technician, step by step

Here's a step-by-step timber management technician hiring guide:

• Step 1: Identify your hiring needs
• Step 2: Create an ideal candidate profile
• Step 3: Make a budget
• Step 4: Write a timber management technician job description
• Step 5: Post your job
• Step 6: Interview candidates
• Step 7: Send a job offer and onboard your new timber management technician
• Step 8: Go through the hiring process checklist

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1. Identify your hiring needs

   Before you post your timber management technician job, you should take the time to determine what type of worker your business needs. While certain jobs definitely require a full-time employee, it's sometimes better to find a timber management technician for hire on a part-time basis or as a contractor.

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   You should also consider the ideal background you'd like them a timber management technician to have before you start to hire. For example, what industry or field would you like them to have experience in, what level of seniority or education does the job require, and how much it'll cost to hire a timber management technician that fits the bill.

   This list shows salaries for various types of timber management technicians.

   Type of Timber Management Technician	Description	Hourly rate
   Timber Management Technician		$12-32
   Natural Resource Technician	A natural resource technician assists other environmental specialists in collecting and compiling environmental data and in using that information to assess how natural resources are impacted by bioenergy. A natural resource technician is typically supervised by a senior natural resource specialist... Show more	$12-20
   Technician	Technicians are skilled professionals who primarily work with technology in different industries. They are knowledgeable about the technical aspects of the various items they work with... Show more	$11-27

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2. Create an ideal candidate profile

   Common skills:

   • Technical Support
   • Data Entry
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   • EOC
   • IP
   • Training Materials
   • HVAC
   • EMT
   • Patient Care
   • Mac
   • Windows
   • Management Plans
   • Natural Disasters
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   Responsibilities:

   • Formulate and endorse operating procedures to achieve optimum support to the logistics program and proper property accountability.
   • Maintain all daily reports on SharePoint.
   • Research of cases when EOB reflects referral issue.
   • Utilize GPS to conduct numerous field surveys and data collections.
   • Monitor and troubleshoot communication, fire/life safety, lighting, generator and HVAC issues and dispatch field service technicians as required.
   • Coordinate HIPPA compliant sharing of medical information.

3. Make a budget

   Including a salary range in your timber management technician job description is one of the best ways to attract top talent. A timber management technician can vary based on:

   • Location. For example, timber management technicians' average salary in nebraska is 42% less than in alaska.
   • Seniority. Entry-level timber management technicians 62% less than senior-level timber management technicians.
   • Certifications. A timber management technician with certifications usually earns a higher salary.
   • Company. Working for an established firm or a new start-up company can make a big difference in a timber management technician's salary.

   Average timber management technician salary

   $42,888yearly

   $20.62 hourly rate

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   Entry-level timber management technician salary

   $26,000 yearly salary

   Updated December 19, 2025

4. Writing a timber management technician job description

   A good timber management technician job description should include a few things:

   • Summary of the role
   • List of responsibilities
   • Required skills and experience

   Including a salary range and the first name of the hiring manager is also appreciated by candidates. Here's an example of a timber management technician job description:

   Timber management technician job description example

   The Department of Environmental Protection is seeking a hard-working and passionate individual dedicated to protecting the health and safety of Pennsylvania's citizens and the environment. If you are interested in beginning or furthering your Commonwealth career as a Management Technician, apply today to become a part of our team!
   
   This position's primary responsibilities include supporting the implementation and administration of the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund programs. This position will take the lead in providing administrative services for these federal and state grant programs. These programs provide funding for planning, designing, and constructing wastewater, drinking water, stormwater, and nonpoint source projects. The employee is responsible for providing expert advice and guidance to prospective grantees and grant recipients on project administration, project management and financial requirements. The employee is also responsible for work activities associated with Disadvantage Business Enterprise solicitation efforts, Davis-Bacon wage rate compliance efforts as well as compiling information and completing inputs for the Drinking Water and Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund capitalization grant applications.
   
   Interested in learning more? Additional details regarding this position can be found in the position description.
   Work Schedule and Additional Information:
   
   * Full-time employment.
   * Work hours are 8:00 am to 4:00 pm, Monday - Friday, with 30-minute lunch.
   * Telework: You may have the opportunity to work from home (telework) part-time, up to 3 days a week. In order to telework, you must have a securely configured high-speed internet connection. If you are unable to telework, you will have the option to report to the headquarters office in Harrisburg.
   * Salary: In some cases, the starting salary may be non-negotiable.
   * You will receive further communication regarding this position via email. Check your email, including spam/junk folders, for these notices.
   
   QUALIFICATIONS
   
   Minimum Experience and Training Requirements:
   
   * Three years of advanced clerical or para-professional work which included the collection, recording, compilation, and presentation of office management or program related information; or
   * Any equivalent combination of experience and training. An Associate's Degree may be substituted for two years of required experience.
   
   Other Requirements:
   
   * You must meet the PA residency requirement. For more information on ways to meet PA residency requirements, follow the link and click on Residency.
   * You must be able to perform essential job functions.
   
   How to Apply:
   
   * Resumes, cover letters, and similar documents will not be reviewed, and the information contained therein will not be considered for the purposes of determining your eligibility for the position. Information to support your eligibility for the position must be provided on the application (i.e., relevant, detailed experience/education).
   * If you are claiming education in your answers to the supplemental application questions, you must attach a copy of your college transcripts for your claim to be accepted toward meeting the minimum requirements. Unofficial transcripts are acceptable.
   * Your application must be submitted by the posting closing date. Late applications and other required materials will not be accepted
   * Failure to comply with the above application requirements will eliminate you from consideration for this position.
   
   Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS):
   
   * 711 (hearing and speech disabilities or other individuals).
   
   If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodations due to a disability, please discuss your request for accommodations with the interviewer in advance of your interview date.
   
   The Commonwealth is an equal employment opportunity employer and is committed to a diverse workforce. The Commonwealth values inclusion as we seek to recruit, develop, and retain the most qualified people to serve the citizens of Pennsylvania. The Commonwealth does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religious creed, ancestry, union membership, age, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, national origin, AIDS or HIV status, disability, or any other categories protected by applicable federal or state law. All diverse candidates are encouraged to apply.
   
   * Completing the application, including all supplemental questions, serves as your exam for this position. No additional exam is required at a test center (also referred to as a written exam).
   * Your score is based on the detailed information you provide on your application and in response to the supplemental questions.
   * Your score is valid for this specific posting only.
   * You must provide complete and accurate information or:
   * your score may be lower than deserved.
   * you may be disqualified.
   
   * You may only apply/test once for this posting.
   * Your results will be provided via email.

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5. Post your job

   There are various strategies that you can use to find the right timber management technician for your business:

   • Consider promoting from within or recruiting from your existing workforce.
   • Ask for referrals from friends, family members, and current employees.
   • Attend job fairs at local colleges to find candidates who meet your education requirements.
   • Use social media platforms like LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter to reach potential job candidates.

   Post your job online:

   • Post your timber management technician job on Zippia to find and recruit timber management technician candidates who meet your exact specifications.
   • Use field-specific websites.
   • Post a job on free websites.

6. Interview candidates

   To successfully recruit timber management technicians, your first interview needs to engage with candidates to learn about their interest in the role and experience in the field. You can go into more detail about the company, the role, and the responsibilities during follow-up interviews.

   Remember to include a few questions that allow candidates to expand on their strengths in their own words. Asking about their unique skills might reveal things you'd miss otherwise. At this point, good candidates can move on to the technical interview.

   The right interview questions can help you assess a candidate's hard skills, behavioral intelligence, and soft skills.

7. Send a job offer and onboard your new timber management technician

   Once you have selected a candidate for the timber management technician position, it is time to create an offer letter. In addition to salary, the offer letter should include details about benefits and perks that are available to the employee. Ensuring your offer is competitive is vital, as qualified candidates may be considering other job opportunities. The candidate may wish to negotiate the terms of the offer, and it is important to be open to discussion and reach a mutually beneficial agreement. After the offer has been accepted, it is a good idea to formalize the agreement with a contract.

   It's also important to follow up with applicants who do not get the job with an email letting them know that the position is filled.

   Once that's done, you can draft an onboarding schedule for the new timber management technician. Human Resources should complete Employee Action Forms and ensure that onboarding paperwork is completed, including I-9s, benefits enrollment, federal and state tax forms, etc. They should also ensure that new employee files are created for internal recordkeeping.

8. Go through the hiring process checklist

   • Determine employee type (full-time, part-time, contractor, etc.)
   • Submit a job requisition form to the HR department
   • Define job responsibilities and requirements
   • Establish budget and timeline
   • Determine hiring decision makers for the role
   • Write job description
   • Post job on job boards, company website, etc.
   • Promote the job internally
   • Process applications through applicant tracking system
   • Review resumes and cover letters
   • Shortlist candidates for screening
   • Hold phone/virtual interview screening with first round of candidates
   • Conduct in-person interviews with top candidates from first round
   • Score candidates based on weighted criteria (e.g., experience, education, background, cultural fit, skill set, etc.)
   • Conduct background checks on top candidates
   • Check references of top candidates
   • Consult with HR and hiring decision makers on job offer specifics
   • Extend offer to top candidate(s)
   • Receive formal job offer acceptance and signed employment contract
   • Inform other candidates that the position has been filled
   • Set and communicate onboarding schedule to new hire(s)
   • Complete new hire paperwork (i9, benefits enrollment, tax forms, etc.)

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