Forester - State of Wisconsin : Job Details

Are you interested in starting or furthering your career in forestry and the outdoors? Here's a great opportunity to join the progressive team of dedicated professionals managing the largest and one of the most diverse County Forests in the State of Wisconsin.

The Douglas County Forestry Department is currently seeking a full-time Forester position with a strong forest management background and an enthusiastic, positive attitude to join its team of dedicated professionals. This is a great opportunity to work within all aspects of a very active and dynamic, large-scale commercial forest management program promoting high production of timber, wildlife, and outdoor recreation throughout 280,000+ acres of public forest land in Wisconsin's great Northwoods.

Position provides a wide variety of services including establishing and administering timber sales, developing forest management plans, planning reforestation and other forest improvement activities, collecting and analyzing inventory data, monitoring forest health, providing customer service, and assisting with forest recreation and wildlife habitat projects. Position is primarily field based and works as part of a team and cooperatively with other department programs and partnering agencies.

Full-time, Exempt, salary is based upon 40 hours per week/2080 hours per year. Salary is dependent upon job-related education and experience.

Position Summary

* Establish and administer timber sales.

* Plan forest regeneration and forest improvement activities.

* Conduct forest compartment and stand level forest inventory and data collection.

* Monitor forest health.

* Assist in forest resource management planning.

* Ensure compliance with SFI and FSC forest certification program standards.

* Develop and maintain accurate documents, records, and reports.

* Assist in outdoor recreation and wildlife habitat work. Issue access permits and other forest use permits.

* Enforce County ordinances, policies, and regulations.

* Provide customer service and program outreach. Attend conferences, meetings, and trainings.

* Partner and coordinate program needs with State, Federal, and other agencies.

* Assist in the operation, general care, and maintenance of facilities, vehicles, and equipment.

* Assist with wildfire suppression and prescribe burning programs.

* Perform other duties and tasks as assigned.

Salary Information

$28.39 - $32.25 Hourly $59,051.20 - $67,080.00 Annually Douglas County offers a competitive benefits package including but not limited to:

* Annual wage increase based on eligibility

* Paid, on-the-job training and advancement opportunities 85% county contribution to health and dental premiums

* Health Saving Account available to all employees on the county's medical plan

* Douglas County makes an annual contribution up to $1000 single employee/ $2,000 employee +1 or Family.

* Wisconsin Retirement - One of the most well managed retirement systems in the nation. Contributions are paid according to current year rates set by WRS Employee Trust Fund. Refer to www.etf.wi.gov for further detail.

* County paid life insurance policy - coverage equivalent to annual salary

* Affordable Supplemental, Additional, and Spousal/Dependent life insurance available at employee's expense

* Competitive paid time off including vacation, sick time, personal days and holidays

* Public Student Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Employer

Job Details

Environmental Working Conditions

* This is primarily a field-based position with additional work required within an office setting. The typical field-based setting requires frequent exposure to extreme and inclement weather conditions and often uneven, difficult terrain. Seasonal winter conditions often include ice, snow, and extreme cold. Seasonal summer conditions often include extreme heat, humidity, and exposure to biting insects.

Testing Requirements

* Must possess a valid driver's license. Structured interview and background investigation required. Must pass a pre-employment physical examination.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

* Bachelor of Science Degree in Forestry or related natural resource management field and one year of related experience and/or training -OR- any combination of education and experience that provides equivalent knowledge, skills and abilities required to successfully perform essential duties and responsibilities.

* Preference will be given to applicants who meet the educational requirement and have 1 year of forestry field experience.

Physical Demands:

* The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this position. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to perform rigorous physical exertion for extended periods of time including, but not limited to, walking, lifting, bending, pushing, pulling, sitting, standing; and reaching, grasping, talking, hearing, and seeing.

* The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, frequently lift and/or move up to 50 pounds, and occasionally lift up to 100 pounds and apply up to 500 pounds of force to push, pull or otherwise move objects.

* Specific physical abilities required by this job include using both hands for frequent fingering and grasping; vision abilities include close vision and the ability to adjust focus.

* The employee is frequently required to walk, stand, talk, hear, see, and perform repetitive motions.

* The employee will spend long hours in the field walking through natural forested terrain while exposed to tree marking paint. At times, the incumbent must spend long hours sitting and using office equipment and computers.

* The employee must also have the physical ability, in all types of weather conditions, to operate four-wheel drive vehicles, all-terrain vehicles, and snowmobiles.

* At times, the employee will be exposed to moderate to loud noise created by trucks and heavy equipment.

How To Apply

Visit Douglas County website to view full job description and apply! Douglas County is an Affirmative Action/ Equal Opportunity Employer.

Deadline to Apply

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.