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Vallier Treehaven Resident Ecologist

Employer
UW -Stevens Point
College of Natural Resources
Job Description, Responsibilities and Required Qualifications or Skills

The University of Wisconsin Stevens Point and the College of Natural Resources are hiring a Vallier Treehaven Resident Ecologist to contribute to and enhance Treehaven's mission as the College of Natural Resources (CNR) center for integrating natural resources education, research, land management, and outreach. 

Overall, this position will develop and implement stewardship, land management, outreach, and academic activities and research that promote and enhance stewardship of the Treehaven property by: 

  • Increasing Treehaven’s and the College’s visibility through academic, education, and public outreach.
  • Enhancing CNR’s interdisciplinary conservation and natural resource mission through innovative teaching, professional development and research at Treehaven. 

Maintaining communication and coordination of planned land management and research activities with Treehaven staff, CNR faculty, Wisconsin Forestry Center staff, the CNR land management committee, and CNR administration.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply. To ensure consideration, completed online applications must be received by end of day, 11:59 pm, on March 30, 2025. However, screening may continue until the needs of the recruitment are met. For more information and to apply visit https://www3.uwsp.edu/hr/jobs/Pages/AcademicJobView.aspx?UWSPJobsCode=21702

Required Qualifications

  • Master of Science in Natural Resources, Forestry, Ecology, Biology or related field.
  • Demonstrated abilities and experience in land management and providing educational programming.
  • Minimum 3 years’ experience in Forestry or related natural resource management.
  • Ability to provide leadership and work independently and within a cooperative team.
  • Strong demonstrated abilities in personal and public communications, including oral and written forms.
  • Job requires driving a state vehicle and possessing a valid drivers’ license

Preferred Qualifications

  • Experience writing timber sales or contract administration.
  • Competency in computer use and field computer equipment, including - GIS and other land management or research software (ArcGIS, Microsoft Access, R).
  • Experience using land management field equipment, including chainsaws, sawmills, and kilns.
  • Experience developing and managing budgets. 
Job Field:
Forestry
Community Forestry & Arboriculture
Other
Job Type:
Full Time
Location Detail:
Tomahawk, WI
Salary:
$55,000-$59,000 annually; based on qualifications and experience
Job Benefits:

UW Stevens Point provides a competitive benefits package including monthly premiums starting at $42, deductibles starting at $250, auto-enrollment in the Wisconsin Retirement System (pension) with employer contributions, and 17+ days of paid time off (PTO)*. Additional benefits and more information available on our Total Rewards page. Relocation is not available for this position.

Application Deadline:

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