Forest Inventory Technicians - LTE or Internship

Steigerwaldt Land ServicesTomahawk, WI
Onsite

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., a full-service resource solution company with over 65 years of experience, is seeking a limited-term, full-time Forest Inventory Technician. This entry-level position 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 fosters professional growth, talent nurturing, and career ownership in a transparent and inclusive environment. This role is ideal for someone passionate about forestry, seeking hands-on experience, and interested in travel and emerging markets like forest carbon services.

Requirements

  • Supportive and reliable team member
  • Driven and motivated
  • Persistence, tenacity, and grit
  • Curious and open-minded
  • Caretaker of resources, people, and company
  • Thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment
  • Adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities
  • Adventurous side and enjoy travel
  • Value contribution to goals and team
  • Energized by a challenge
  • Confident and can work in the woods independently
  • Engage in active listening
  • Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals
  • Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility is necessary
  • Drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals
  • Team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility
  • 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
  • Effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem, provide productive solutions, act decisively, and show good judgement
  • Must have an adventurous side and enjoy travel.

Nice To Haves

  • Previous professional experience is helpful
  • 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
  • Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work (mileage is reimbursed)
  • ATV and snowmobile certifications

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

  • Wage commensurate with experience
  • Mileage is reimbursed
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