Forest Inventory Technicians - LTE or Internship
About The Position
Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is seeking a limited-term, full-time Forest Inventory Technician for their Hayward or Tomahawk office locations. This is considered an entry-level position, although previous professional experience is helpful. The role is part of the Inventory and Geospatial Solutions department and functions as a member of a Critical Project Response Team supporting forest inventories nationwide and local natural resource management projects. The company is a third-generation, family-owned business with over 65 years of experience in appraisal, analysis, real estate, right-of-way, environmental, and forestry services. Steigerwaldt emphasizes professional growth, talent nurturing, career ownership, and a transparent, inclusive environment with cross-department learning and hands-on experiences.
Requirements
- 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.
- Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work (mileage is reimbursed)
Nice To Haves
- Interest in travel and learning about emerging markets and forest carbon related services is preferred.
- Desire to develop a career as a professional forester in a fast-paced and diverse consulting business
- Working towards a 2 or 4 year degree in forestry or natural resource management
- 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
- Daily and weekend field-focused work in all weather conditions (95% field work)
- First line response for in-state and out-of-state forest inventories
- Inventory data collection with necessary level of speed and precision dependent upon project requirements
- Detailed tree data recording of field observations (using a tablet and internal software)
- Make calls on tree diameters, heights, species, and product sections within plots
- Utilize sub-meter GPS for applications including plot location collection, monumentation, and accessing boundaries
- Coordinate with property managers to understand any concerns, hazards, and access details
- Collaborate with other inventory foresters to maximize efficiency and operate safely
- Periodic travel on project may exceed ±50 percent (in and out of state)
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- Mileage is reimbursed
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Associate degree
