Limited-Term, Entry-Level Forest Analyst
Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., is a full-service forestry, GIS, real estate, surveying, and appraisal company with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin; and Negaunee, Michigan. Steigerwaldt has been a family owned and operated business since 1957.
Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in natural resources. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that 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 decision-making, cross-department learning, career path exploration, and hands-on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge.
If this sounds like the supportive, passion-driven, professional environment you will thrive in, please apply to join our team. We are currently seeking one limited-term, Entry-level Forest Analyst for the summer of 2021 at our Tomahawk office. This is considered an entry-level position, although previous professional experience is helpful.
The ideal candidate would meet the following criteria:
- Interest in mensuration, biometry, forest finance, timber inventory, forest carbon, data analysis, growth and yield, and forest modeling
- Enrolled in an SAF accredited Forestry Program
- Familiarity with Lake States forest management and the greater timber industry
- Competent with Microsoft Office software – including Access
- Experience with GPS data collecting and processing
- Experience with ESRI GIS software and GIS mapping and data collection principles
- Superior written and oral communication skills
- Ability to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals
- Desire to develop a career as a professional forester in a fast-paced and diverse consulting business
- Ability to travel and conduct overnight work away from the Tomahawk office – travel up to 25 percent
- A team player who is confident, respectful, curious, flexible, and able to work with other professionals in a growing, successful, and respected business
- Current valid driver’s license with personal vehicle suitable for forestry work (mileage is reimbursed)
Hourly wage commensurate with experience.
Posting Date: March 1, 2021. Position will be filled within one to two months. Interviews will be scheduled throughout this time period. Expected start date is mid-May, 2021, dependent upon candidate availability. Please note that this position may be filled sooner, as there is flexibility in the start date.