Forester 3

POSITION: Forester 3

JOB TYPE: Fulltime

LOCATION: Michigan

WHO WE ARE

Steigerwaldt Land Services Inc.is afullservice resource solution company offering a wide range of appraisal analysis real estate rightofway environmental and forestry servicesto our clients in the Lake States region and beyond.Founded in 1957 Steigerwaldt is a thirdgeneration family owned and operated company with history and experience spanning more than 60 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 50 people with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward Wisconsin; and Marquette Michigan.

Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in forestry. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organizationthat fosters professional growth nurtures your talent and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand culture and values define our company and our team. Our office culture is one that values synergy in the office and in the field.

Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decisionmaking crossdepartment learning career path exploration and handson experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge.

If this sounds like the supportive passiondriven professional environment you will thrive in please apply to join our team. We are currently seeking a fulltime Forester 3 in or around the Marquette Michigan area. This is considered a midlevel position with a focus on project management.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

This position resides in our Land and Resource Management Division and will support daily operations and projects in the Forest Operations Environmental and Tree Farm departments. Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Project planning and scheduling
• Project staff coordination
• Project component reporting
• Develop and implement site specific timber management prescriptions
• Develop and follow project budgets
• Primary client contract for forest management projects
• Reforestation supervision and administration
• Field lead for Foresters
• Harvest boundary research and delineation technical skill with submeter GPS unit
• Timber sale marking setup and establishment following sitespecific prescriptions on all timber types common to Lake States
• Inventory data collection with necessary level of speed and precision dependent upon project requirements
• Vegetation sampling Identification of all plants and trees within sample plot area
• Other duties as assigned

WHO YOU ARE

You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture. You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide highquality service and results. You show persistence tenacity and grit every day through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm. You are curious and openminded in exploring solutions and opportunities. You are a caretaker of resources people and company. You thrive working in a fastpaced highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities. You must have an adventurous side and enjoy travel.

• Engage in active listening to understand and act on the expectations of peers supervisors and clients.
• Prioritize communication by taking responsibility for continuously seeking and sharing information to best anticipate and meet customer and director needs.
• Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals. Adaptability flexibility and change agility is necessary.
• Has the drive energy and initiative to work independently in varied settings both in the field and with clients and other professionals.
• Knowledgeable and skilled in your functional/technical expertise areas of forest management markets and administration.
• A team player who is an ambassador of integrity respect curiosity and flexibility.
• An individual who uses Steigerwaldts mission of Quality work fast with honesty and integrity; rooted in our passion for stewardship of resources and relationships. as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work.
• Strong organizing and planning skills that are conducive to being highly productive and efficient for the company and client.
• An effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem provide productive solutions act decisively and showgood judgement.
  
  

PREFERRED SKILLS

• Desire to develop a career as a professional forester in a fastpaced and diverse consulting business
• Familiarity with Lake States forest management and timber harvest administration
• 2 or 4 year degree in forestry or natural resource management
• 3 years of experience in forestry or natural resource management
• Ability to work independently in varied settings both in the field and with clients and other professionals
• Superior written and oral communication skills
• Competent 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 travel up to 1530 percent or more
• Current valid drivers license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work (mileage is reimbursed)
• ATV and snowmobile certifications
• A team player who is confident respectful curious flexible and able to work with other professionals in a growing successful and respected business

WORK ENVIRONMENT

At Steigerwaldt we offer a RemoteFriendly Hybrid Work Model for our staff. Due to the nature of the team approach to our field work and needed access to equipment and company vehicles the Forester 3 position is considered a hybrid position with remote work possible upon approval from the supervisor. The position is roughly 80 percent field work and 20 percent office work.

COMPENSATION

Salary commensurate with experience.

POSTING DATE

February 7 2025. Position will be filled within one to three months. Interviews will be scheduled throughout this time period. Expected start is March 2025 dependent upon candidate availability. Please note that these positions may be filled sooner as there is flexibility in the start date.

CONTACT

For any hiring questions please reach out to Travis Polinske ator

Steigerwaldt is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply.