Forest Inventory Technician

Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc.

. Collect inventory data with the speed and precision required by each project .

Posted 9/17/2026full-timeTomahawk • Wisconsin • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $16 - $22 per hourWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in inventory data collection and analysis, utilizing GPS and GIS technologies for precise measurements and observations in forestry. Capable of effective communication and collaboration with property managers and inventory foresters while managing fieldwork in diverse outdoor conditions.

Highest-signal resume keywords

GPS Data CollectionESRI GIS SoftwareMicrosoft Office ProficiencyBachelor of Science in ForestryATV and Snowmobile Certifications

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Hard Skills

Inventory Data CollectionTree Measurement TechniquesField Observation RecordingData ProcessingPlot Location Collection

Soft Skills

Superior Communication SkillsIndependent Decision-MakingCollaboration

Tools & Technologies

Tablet SoftwareSub-Meter GPS

Certifications & Qualifications

Current Valid Driver’s LicenseATV CertificationSnowmobile Certification

Industry Keywords

Natural Resource ManagementForest InventoryField WorkOutdoor Conditions

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Collect inventory data with the speed and precision required by each project
Record detailed tree data and field observations using a tablet and internal software
Determine tree diameters, heights, species, and product sections within plots
Use sub-meter GPS for plot location collection, monumentation, and boundary access
Coordinate with property managers regarding concerns, hazards, and access details
Collaborate with inventory foresters to maximize efficiency and operate safely
Support forest inventories throughout the country, local inventory efforts, and natural resource management projects
Travel on projects, potentially exceeding 50 percent and including out-of-state travel
Perform weekend work and significant overtime as part of the Critical Project Response Team
Perform other duties as assigned

Requirements

What you’ll need

Entry-level position; previous professional experience is helpful
Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from the office, up to 50 percent or more
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
Current valid driver’s license with a personal vehicle suitable for forestry work
ATV and snowmobile certifications
Ability to work in outdoor weather and forest conditions
Ability to walk and stand frequently for long periods
Ability to lift or carry up to 35 lbs
Independent decision-making skills
Bachelor of Science degree in Forestry or a related field (preferred)

Benefits

Comp & perks

Professional growth and career path development
Cross-department learning and hands-on experiences
Mileage reimbursement for use of a personal vehicle
Remote work available upon supervisor approval
Significant overtime opportunity/expected weekend work
Equal opportunity employment