Forestry Steward Intern | Clark County

Application Deadline: Accepting applications until filled.

Position Location: This position will work out of the Clark County Forestry & Parks Department office in Neillsville, WI.

Employment Term: End of May through Labor Day.

Compensation: $16-$19 per hour commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule: 30-40 hours a week up to 600 hours per field season.

Position Description: Golden Sands RC&D is an equal opportunity employer seeking one highly motivated and proactive Limited Term Employee (LTE) for the Clark County Forestry Steward Intern position. This individual will work with the Clark County Forestry & Parks Department to collect survey data using multiple forestry practices. See below for more details.
 

Duties:

• Conduct plot measurements of tree saplings and seedlings by species and height class.
• Collect and analyze forest reconnaissance and inventory data including: forest cover type, tree species, tree diameters, tree heights, stand age, basal area, soil type, timber volumes, habitat type, site index, tree growing stock status, and deer browse damage.
• Enter collected data into a tablet according to program standard operating procedures.
• Perform data entry, quality assurance, and control according to agency standards.
• Plan plot visits and access points efficiently with maps and GIS.
• Work outside in a wide range of weather conditions and difficult terrain.

Required Skills:

• Able to identify seedling tree and plant species native to Wisconsin.
• Experience in forestry or natural resource management.
• Experience working independently.
• Experience working with tablets, Microsoft Programs (especially Excel), Windows programs, and Google platform.
• Ability to use and interpret maps and aerial photographs.
• Knowledge of forest management, silviculture, dendrology, and timber types common to Clark County is preferred.
• Knowledge of Kotar forest communities habitat typing procedures.
• Familiar and proficient with the following forestry tools: compass and pace, clinometer, increment borer, diameter tape and basal area prism.
• Experience in forestry or natural resource management.
• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• UTV/ATV Certification preferred.
• Chainsaw Certification preferred.
• Herbicide Applicators License preferred.

Education Requirement: Bachelor degree or in pursuant of a bachelor degree in natural resource management, forestry, or related natural resources field or equivalent work experience to substitute.

Application Requirement: To apply, submit a cover letter, resume, and three professional references to info@goldensandsrcd.org with a subject line “Clark County Forestry Steward Intern Application”.
 

Contact Jennifer Glad at 715-343-6215 Ext. 701 or Jennifer.Glad@goldensandsrcd.org if you have any questions.