Environmental Technician - Intern/LTE

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Tomahawk, WI

4d•$15 - $20•Onsite

About The Position

This position will support daily operations and projects in the Environmental department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Vegetation sampling - Identification of all plants and trees within sample plot area Soil Sampling - Digging soil pits with shovel or collecting samples with auger or probe; then classifying soils based on texture and color Identification of other hydrologic indicators on the landscape Detailed data recording of field observations Utilizing sub-meter GPS to record wetland boundaries Site research utilizing NRCS Web Soil Survey, DNR Surface Water Data Viewer, etc. Assistance with technical report writing Identification, mapping, and treatment of invasives Habitat restoration and planting prep activities Identification and treatment of tree disease Other duties as assigned

Requirements

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.

Nice To Haves

Desire to develop a career as an environmental professional in a fast-paced and diverse consulting business
Working towards a 2- or 4-year degree in forestry, environmental science, biology, or related natural resources field
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 office – travel up to 25 percent
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

Responsibilities

Vegetation sampling - Identification of all plants and trees within sample plot area
Soil Sampling - Digging soil pits with shovel or collecting samples with auger or probe; then classifying soils based on texture and color
Identification of other hydrologic indicators on the landscape
Detailed data recording of field observations
Utilizing sub-meter GPS to record wetland boundaries
Site research utilizing NRCS Web Soil Survey, DNR Surface Water Data Viewer, etc.
Assistance with technical report writing
Identification, mapping, and treatment of invasives
Habitat restoration and planting prep activities
Identification and treatment of tree disease
Other duties as assigned