Forest Inventory Technician — Travel, Field Data & GIS

Sowela; Wisconsin; Hybrid; USD 25,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is seeking a Forest Inventory Technician based in Tomahawk, WI, supporting inventories nationwide. The role is full-time, hourly, non-exempt, with a hybrid work model and significant field travel. Travel may exceed 50% and include overnight assignments.

The technician will collect data, record tree measurements, and use GPS and GIS tools, collaborating with a team to deliver accurate forest resource information and support natural resource projects.

Qualifications

• BS degree in forestry or related field is required or preferred.
• Experience in field data collection and forest inventories is beneficial.
• Willingness to travel and work in remote locations.

Responsibilities

• Perform inventory data collection with accuracy and speed as project requires.
• Record detailed tree data observations using tablet and internal software.
• Make calls on diameters, heights, species, and product sections within plots.
• Use sub-meter GPS for plot location, monumentation, and boundary access.
• Coordinate with property managers on access and hazards.
• Collaborate with inventory foresters to maximize efficiency and safety.
• Travel on projects may exceed 50 percent and occur out of state.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Skills

GPS data

GIS software

Communication

Teamwork

Adaptability

Problem solving

Education

Bachelor of Science in Forestry or related field

Tools

ESRI GIS

Microsoft Office

GPS data processing

Job description

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc. is seeking a Forest Inventory Technician based in Tomahawk, WI, supporting inventories nationwide. The role is full-time, hourly, non-exempt, with a hybrid work model and significant field travel. Travel may exceed 50% and include overnight assignments.

The technician will collect data, record tree measurements, and use GPS and GIS tools, collaborating with a team to deliver accurate forest resource information and support natural resource projects.