Deadline: Fri, 07/07/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: Steigerwaldt Land Services Job Field: Forestry Job Type: Full Time Location: Wisconsin Location Detail: Hayward Job Description: This position resides in our Land and Resource Management Division and will support daily operations and projects in the Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm departments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Harvest boundary research and delineation, technical skill with sub-meter GPS unit Timber sale marking, setup, and establishment following site-specific prescriptions on all timber types common to Lake States Inventory data collection with necessary level of speed and precision dependent upon project requirements Stand reconnaissance and silvicultural planning Reforestation supervision and administration Vegetation sampling - Identification of all plants and trees within sample plot area Tree farm planting and harvesting Other duties as assigned WHO YOU ARE You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture. You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results. You show persistence, tenacity, and grit every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm. You are curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities. You are a caretaker of resources, people, and company. You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities. You must have an adventurous side and enjoy travel. Engage in active listening to understand and act on the expectations of peers, supervisors, and clients. Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals. Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility is necessary. Has the drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals. A team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility. An individual who uses Steigerwaldt’s mission of ‘Quality work fast, with honesty and integrity; rooted in our passion for stewardship of resources and relationships.’ as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work. An effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem, provide productive solutions, act decisively, and show good judgement. Qualifications: Desire to develop a career as a professional forester in a fast-paced and diverse consulting business Familiarity with Lake States forest management and timber harvest administration 2 or 4 year degree in forestry or natural resource management Ability to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals Superior written and oral communication skills Competent with Microsoft Office software Experience with GPS data collecting and processing Experience with ESRI GIS software and GIS mapping and data collection principles Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from the Hayward office – travel up to 25-40 percent or more Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work (mileage is reimbursed) ATV and snowmobile certifications A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business WORK ENVIRONMENT At Steigerwaldt, we offer a Remote-Friendly Hybrid Work Model for our staff. Due to the nature of the team approach to our field work and needed access to equipment and company vehicles, the Forester position is considered a resident or office-based position with remote work possible, upon approval from the supervisor. The position is roughly 95 percent field work and 5 percent office work. Salary: $41,000 to $62,316.80 Benefits: Health, Dental, Vision, 401K, Life Insurance, Short Term Disability, Accidental Insurance, AD&D How to Apply: https://steigerwaldt.bamboohr.com/careers/69
