Forest Health Specialist

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc.

. Support daily operations and projects in the Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm departments .

Posted 10/14/2026full-timeTomahawk • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $43,888 - $62,317 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in Forest Management and Environmental Science, with strong capabilities in GPS data collection, GIS mapping, and timber harvest administration. Proven ability to conduct field operations, supervise reforestation efforts, and communicate effectively in varied settings.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Forest ManagementGPS Data CollectionESRI GIS SoftwareTimber Harvest AdministrationCommunication Skills

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Hard Skills

Tree Farm PlantingTree and Forest Health MonitoringSilvicultural PlanningInventory Data CollectionInvasive Species Control

Soft Skills

Independent Decision-MakingWritten CommunicationOral Communication

Tools & Technologies

Microsoft OfficeSub-Meter GPS Unit

Certifications & Qualifications

ATV CertificationSnowmobile CertificationValid Driver's License

Industry Keywords

Lake States Forest ManagementTimber SalesReforestationVegetation-Sampling PlotsCover Crop Research

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Support daily operations and projects in the Forest Operations, Environmental, and Tree Farm departments
Conduct tree farm planting and harvesting
Coordinate planting logistics and supervision
Conduct cover crop research and planning
Monitor tree and forest health, research solutions, and complete prescribed treatments
Provide Florida retail support in November and December
Provide crossover support for Tree Farm, Environmental, Forest Operations, and arborist departments when applicable
Research and delineate harvest boundaries using a sub-meter GPS unit
Mark, set up, and establish timber sales following site-specific prescriptions for Lake States timber types
Collect inventory data with project-appropriate speed and precision
Perform stand reconnaissance and silvicultural planning
Supervise and administer reforestation
Identify all plants and trees within vegetation-sampling plots
Identify and control invasive species
Travel periodically on projects, potentially exceeding 50 percent in and out of state
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Desire to develop a career as a professional forester
Familiarity with Lake States forest management and timber harvest administration
2 or 4 year degree in Forest Management, Environmental Science, or related field (preferred)
Ability to work independently in varied field and client settings
Superior written and oral communication skills
Competence with Microsoft Office software
Experience with GPS data collecting and processing
Experience with ESRI GIS software and GIS mapping and data collection principles
Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from the office, up to 25–40 percent or more
Current valid driver’s license
Personal vehicle suitable for forestry work
ATV and snowmobile certifications
Ability to work in outdoor weather and field or forest environments
Ability to walk and stand for long periods
Ability to perform repetitive grasping and fine manipulation
Ability to lift or carry up to 35 lbs
Independent decision-making skills

Benefits

Comp & perks

Mileage is reimbursed for use of a personal vehicle suitable for forestry work
Remote work possible upon supervisor approval
Professional growth opportunities
Cross-department learning
Career path exploration
Hands-on experiences
Supportive and inclusive work environment