Forester

Primary Duties

• Perform and oversee timber inventory/cruising, marking, and layout for appraisals, timber sales, and USFS Common Stand Exams (CSEs).
• Provide administrative oversight to contractors (timber sales, hand crews, road work, site preparations).
• Conduct herbicide treatments of invasive/undesirable species, aiming to promote the health of the forest and reduce competition.
• Assist in identifying and developing the scope for stewardship and conservation projects on the Chequamegon Nicolet National Forest and other projects which occur across various land ownerships and land uses.
• Aid biologists in various management activities associated with Threatened and Endangered species.
• Flexibility to travel (sometimes extended or frequent) to other parts of the US to assist foresters and biologists in the completion of their projects, cross-training skill development, and information exchanges within a team-oriented group.
• Ensure accurate records and reports.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or higher in forestry and/or wildlife science from an accredited university is preferred.
• Minimum 3 years of practical forestry experience is preferred.
• Preference will be given to candidates with experience in timber sale management including:
• Understanding basic silvicultural practices and techniques.
• Logging crew oversight.
• Understanding/enforcing BMPs & SMZs.
• Ability to visually determine timber products on the stump and loading deck.
• Conducting forest surveys and tree measurements.
• Timber marking.
• Best Management Practices (BMP) compliance oversight.
• Assessing potential environmental impacts of a harvest and identifying/addressing forest management challenges.
• Demonstrated knowledge and experience with the flora, fauna, and forested ecosystems of the Midwest, is required.
• Preference will be given to applicants with demonstrated experience with technical writings such as NEPA reporting, biological diversity reports, or environmental impact assessments.
• Applicants must be self-motivated, responsible, and have the ability to solve problems.
• The position requires excellent organizational skills, the capability to work independently with little direct supervision, networking and communication skills, and project management experience.
• Candidates must be able to work in challenging field conditions, including workable hard weather conditions, insects, wildlife, and dense brush.

Salary/Benefits

Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include Personally Assigned Vehicle, Health Insurance, Paid Holidays, Vacation Time, Sick Leave, Parental Leave, Bonus-eligible, Retirement, and Training.

To Apply

Please send a cover letter, resume, and 3 references in a single document (PDF preferred) to jobs@wiregrasseco.com with the subject line: “Application for WI Forester”.