Job Status: Filled

Forester or Forestry Technician (Forestry, Logging & Mill Operations)

Full Time

  Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc (http://steigerwaldt.com)

  Hayward, Wisconsin, United States

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is a full service forestry, GIS, real estate, surveying and appraisal company with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin.

We are currently seeking someone to fill one full-time, staff forester or forestry technician position based out of the Hayward office.

This is considered an entry-level position, although previous professional experience is helpful.

The ideal candidate would meet the following criteria:

  •  Bachelor of Science degree in forestry or Associates of Applied Science degree in forestry
  •  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
  •  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 ArcView 10.x GIS software and GIS mapping and data collection principles
  •  Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from the Hayward office – travel up to 25 to 50 percent
  •  Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work (mileage is reimbursed)
  •  Interest in involvement in professional organizations to further education and develop working relationships with other professional foresters
  •  A team player who is self-confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business
  •  This position may require that work be performed at one or more of our retail Christmas tree lots, currently located in any of three southern U.S. states.

The duration of the retail sale season spans from pre-Thanksgiving through pre-Christmas; the last day of retail sales at lots is determined by the company president.

Room and board is provided for you during this time. 

Compensation

Following the successful completion of a probationary period, full-time employees receive a full benefit package that includes health insurance, vacation, paid holidays, 401K, and profit sharing. Salaries commensurate with experience.