Forester

Steigerwaldt Land Services•Town of Hayward, WI

1d•$43,888 - $62,317•Onsite

About The Position

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is seeking a full-time Forester 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 is a third-generation, family-owned business with over 60 years of experience in resource solutions. Steigerwaldt fosters professional growth, talent nurturing, and career ownership in a transparent and inclusive environment. This is considered an entry-level position, though previous professional experience is helpful. The Forester will be based out of the Hayward or Tomahawk office location.

Requirements

Supportive and reliable team member
Driven and motivated
Persistence, tenacity, and grit
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
Active listening skills
Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility
Drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings
Team player
Ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility
Uses Steigerwaldt’s mission as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work
Effective problem solver
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

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
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
ATV and snowmobile certifications

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