Field Forester: Forest Health, GPS Mapping & Reforestation

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc.; Town of Tomahawk (WI); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Equal opportunity employer

Job summary

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. in Tomahawk, WI is seeking a Forest Health Specialist to support the Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm teams. The role combines fieldwork with office tasks, focusing on tree health monitoring, harvest planning, and applying prescribed treatments.

Travel is periodic; a degree in forest management or environmental science is preferred. Strong communication and GIS/GPS skills are essential for success in this fast-paced, client-focused forestry

Qualifications

• 2 or 4 year degree in Forest Management, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Desire to develop a career as a professional forester.
• Familiarity with Lake States forest management and timber harvest administration.
• Current valid driver's license with personal vehicle.

Responsibilities

• Support daily operations in Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm departments.
• Tree farm planting and harvesting, with supervision of planting logistics.
• Monitor tree/forest health, research solutions, and complete prescribed treatments.
• Harvest boundary research and delineation with sub-meter GPS.
• Inventory data collection and silvicultural planning.
• Reforestation supervision and administration.
• Vegetation sampling and invasive species control.
• Travel to project sites as needed up to 50% or more.

Skills

Career in forestry

Independent work

Team collaboration

Strong communication

Adaptability

Education

Forest/Env Science degree

Tools

GPS data collection

ESRI GIS software

Microsoft Office

Job description

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. in Tomahawk, WI is seeking a Forest Health Specialist to support the Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm teams. The role combines fieldwork with office tasks, focusing on tree health monitoring, harvest planning, and applying prescribed treatments.

Travel is periodic; a degree in forest management or environmental science is preferred. Strong communication and GIS/GPS skills are essential for success in this fast-paced, client-focused forestry