Forest Health Specialist

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., is a full-service resource solution company, offering a wide range of appraisal, analysis, real estate, right-of-way, environmental, and forestry services to our clients in the Lake States region and beyond.

Founded in 1957, Steigerwaldt is a third-generation, family owned and operated company with history and experience spanning more than 65 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 70 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin; and Marquette, Michigan.

Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in forestry. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that fosters professional growth, nurtures your talent, and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand, culture, and values define our company and our team. Our office culture is one that values synergy in the office and in the field.

Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision-making, cross-department learning, career path exploration, and hands-on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge.

If this sounds like the supportive, passion-driven, professional environment you will thrive in, we are currently seeking a full-time Forester at our Hayward or Tomahawk office location. This is considered an entry-level position, although previous professional experience is helpful.

This position resides in our Land and Resource Management Division and will support daily operations and projects in the Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm departments. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to:

• Tree farm planting and harvesting
• Planting logistics and supervision
• Cover crop research and planning
• Monitor tree/forest health, research solutions, and complete prescribed treatments
• Florida retail support in November/December
• Tree Farm, Environmental, Forest Operations, and arborist (if applicable) crossover support
• 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
• Invasive species identification and control
• Periodic travel on project may exceed ±50 percent (in and out of state)
• Other duties as assigned

You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture. You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results. You show persistence, tenacity, and grit every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm. You are curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities.

You are a caretaker of resources, people, and company. You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities. You must have an adventurous side, enjoy significant travel, and thrive in high-pressure situations and working with tight deadlines.

• Engage inactive 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…