Forestry Field Research Lead

State of Wisconsin; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 33,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring an LTE Forestry Research Field Coordinator in Rhinelander, WI. The role coordinates field crews, trains staff, and supports data collection for multiple forestry studies across Wisconsin.

Responsibilities include leading field crews, coordinating equipment and data collection, and communicating with project leaders. Some overnight travel is expected.

Qualifications

• Experience collecting data for research projects.
• Experience leading field crews in challenging field conditions.
• Strong communication to relay updates to project leaders.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate daily/weekly field work and data collection across studies.
• Train and lead field crews in project implementation.
• Ensure field work meets study timelines.

Skills

Forestry data collection

Field crew leadership

Data collection techniques

Navigation with GPS/map

MS Word/Excel/Outlook/PowerPoint

ArcGIS

Education

Forestry or environmental sciences degree

Tools

ArcGIS

GPS

MS Office

Job description

The State of Wisconsin, Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is hiring an LTE Forestry Research Field Coordinator in Rhinelander, WI. The role coordinates field crews, trains staff, and supports data collection for multiple forestry studies across Wisconsin.

Responsibilities include leading field crews, coordinating equipment and data collection, and communicating with project leaders. Some overnight travel is expected.