Forest Health Specialist

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Tomahawk, WI

10d•Hybrid

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., a family-owned company with over 65 years of experience, is seeking a full-time Forest Health Specialist to join their Land and Resource Management Division. This role supports daily operations and projects in the Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm departments. The company fosters professional growth, talent nurturing, and ownership of career paths in a transparent and inclusive environment. This is considered an entry-level position, though previous professional experience is helpful.

Requirements

Must have an adventurous side, enjoy significant travel, and thrive in high-pressure situations and working with tight deadlines.
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.
Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work (mileage is reimbursed)

Nice To Haves

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 Forest Management, Environmental Science, or related 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 25-40 percent or more
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

Tree farm planting and harvesting
Planting logistics and supervision
Cover crop research and planning
Monitor tree/forest health, research solutions, and complete prescribed treatments
Florida retail support in November/December
Tree Farm, Environmental, Forest Operations, and arborist crossover support
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
Invasive species identification and control
Periodic travel on project may exceed ±50 percent (in and out of state)
Other duties as assigned