Forestry/Environmental Technician- LTE
About The Position
Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., a third-generation, family-owned company with over 65 years of experience, is seeking a limited-term, full-time Forestry/Environmental Technician. This entry-level position supports daily operations and projects across various departments including Forest Operations, Inventory & Geospatial Solutions, Environmental, and Tree Farm. The company fosters professional growth, talent nurturing, and career path ownership within a transparent and inclusive environment that values synergy, team decision-making, cross-department learning, and hands-on experiences. This role is ideal for individuals passionate about forestry and seeking a supportive, professional environment.
Requirements
- Supportive and reliable team member.
- Driven and motivated to provide high-quality service and results.
- Persistent, tenacious, and gritty, with energy and enthusiasm through tough conditions and deadlines.
- Curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities.
- Caretaker of resources, people, and company.
- Ability to thrive in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities.
- Adventurous side and enjoyment of travel.
- Value contribution to goals and team.
- Energized by a challenge.
- Confident and able to work independently in the woods.
- Engage in active listening to understand and act on expectations.
- Embrace change and modify behavior and plans to achieve goals.
- Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility.
- Drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings.
- Team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility.
- Use Steigerwaldt’s mission as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work.
- Effective problem solver with the ability to identify root causes, provide solutions, act decisively, and show good judgment.
- Must have a current valid driver’s license with a personal vehicle suitable for forestry work.
Nice To Haves
- Previous professional experience is helpful.
- 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.
Responsibilities
- Support daily operations and projects in Forest Operations, Inventory & Geospatial Solutions, Environmental, and Tree Farm departments.
- Conduct daily and weekend field-focused work in all weather conditions (95% field work).
- Perform timber marking.
- Assist with timber sale setup and administration.
- Conduct harvest boundary delineation.
- Perform timber inventory and carbon inventory.
- Conduct tree farm field work including mowing, shearing, pruning, and harvest.
- Assist with wetland delineation.
- Perform timber stand improvement.
- Conduct invasive species treatment.
- Support the Critical Project Response Team.
- Travel periodically for projects, which may exceed ±50 percent (in and out of state).
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Mileage reimbursement for personal vehicle use.
- Equal opportunity employer.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
