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. $59,051.20 - $67,080.00 Annually Salary is dependent upon job-related education and experience. 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.
