Forest Inventory Technician - LTE or Internship

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Town of Hayward, WI

2d•Hybrid

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is seeking a limited-term, full-time Forest Inventory Technician for their Hayward office. This entry-level position is part of the Inventory and Geospatial Solutions department and functions as a member of a Critical Response Team supporting forest inventories nationwide and local natural resource management projects. The role requires a strong interest in travel and learning about emerging markets and forest carbon related services. The position involves extensive field work in all weather conditions, data collection, and collaboration with other professionals. Steigerwaldt is a third-generation, family-owned company with over 65 years of experience, offering a supportive and professional environment that fosters growth and talent.

Requirements

Must have an adventurous side and enjoy travel.
Must be confident and can work in the woods independently.
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

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