Forester

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Hayward, WI

6h•Onsite

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., a family-owned and operated resource solution company with over 60 years of experience, is seeking a full-time Forester. This role is part of the Land and Resource Management Division and supports daily operations and projects in the Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm departments. The company fosters professional growth, nurtures talent, and provides a transparent, inclusive environment with opportunities for cross-department learning and hands-on experiences. This is considered an entry-level position, though previous professional experience is helpful.

Requirements

Supportive and reliable team member
Driven and motivated
Persistent, tenacious, and gritty
Curious and open-minded
Caretaker of resources, people, and company
Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly driven environment
Ability to adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities
Adventurous side and enjoy travel
Engage in active listening
Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals
Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility
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

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 forestry or natural resource management
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
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

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
Tree farm planting and harvesting
Other duties as assigned