Title
Forester II/III
Organization
Legacy Forest Management
Description
What We Do:
- Provide forestry consulting services to private forest landowners in the Driftless region of Southwest Wisconsin. Our services include:
- Designing and implementing forest management plans; Establishing and coordinating timber sales;
- Consulting on best practices for harvesting, timber stand improvement and wildlife habitat management.
- Our mission is to build long-lasting, generational relationships with our clients and their forests. Helping them to leave a lasting Legacy.
Who WE Are:
- A small team based in Sparta, WI.
- A family owned and operated small business. Family and fun are two our of Core Values.
- We are not Corporate, we’re a highly motivated team of forestry professionals serving our ideal clients. Avid outdoorsman with a passion for hunting, fishing, hiking, camping and recreating.
Who YOU Are:
- Passionate about the outdoors.
- Looking for a rewarding career in forestry.
- Someone who is teachable, can learn quickly, take initiative and accept responsibility. Have an eye for detail.
- Be a lifelong learner.
Your Role:
As our newest team member, you'll begin by learning our process of establishing/administering timber sales, developing forest management plans and communicating with landowners, loggers, timber buyers and other stakeholders. Once acclimated, you'll take lead on projects and work closely with our team to manage and oversee your own projects. We’ll welcome new ideas and encourage you to take an active role in improving our systems and processes.
What We Offer:
- Full-time position
- Competitive compensation commensurate with experience ($50-65K per year)
- Flexible work schedule, typically 40 hours per week, with flex options for a summer schedule to take advantage of longer daylight hours and have extended weekends.
Qualifications
What Skills and Trails We’ll Need From You:
3+ years of forestry experience, including timber marking and sale administration. Being a WI DNR Certified Plan Writer (CPW) would be an added bonus.
Understanding of forest management practices and logging operations, ideally with experience or knowledge in the driftless area of Wisconsin
4-year degree in forest management from an accredited university.
Comfortable working independently in various weather conditions and on uneven, hilly terrain. Proficient with spreadsheets, GIS mapping, project management and client communication.
Valid driver’s license and suitable vehicle for off-road work.
Detail-oriented and able to follow systems and processes (include “LFM-Forester-2-2024” in your email subject line when applying to prove your attention to detail)
Interest in growing into a leadership role, as a growing business we’ll continuously be on the lookout for high quality leaders to develop within our organization.
3+ years of forestry experience, including timber marking and sale administration. Being a WI DNR Certified Plan Writer (CPW) would be an added bonus.
Understanding of forest management practices and logging operations, ideally with experience or knowledge in the driftless area of Wisconsin
4-year degree in forest management from an accredited university.
Comfortable working independently in various weather conditions and on uneven, hilly terrain. Proficient with spreadsheets, GIS mapping, project management and client communication.
Valid driver’s license and suitable vehicle for off-road work.
Detail-oriented and able to follow systems and processes (include “LFM-Forester-2-2024” in your email subject line when applying to prove your attention to detail)
Interest in growing into a leadership role, as a growing business we’ll continuously be on the lookout for high quality leaders to develop within our organization.
Salary
Job Type
Full Time Experienced
Location
Sparta, Wisconsin
United States
Posted on
2024-06-27
Expires on
2024-08-26
Desired Start Date
Not provided
How to Apply
Submit your resume to careers@legacyforestmanagement.com. Visit our website at www.legacyforestmanagement.com to learn more about us. We’re looking to fill this position as soon as possible, but we’ll take the time to find the right fit.