Douglas County Job Posting

Seasonal Forest Inventory Positions
(Four Seasonal Positions)

General Job Functions: The Douglas County Forestry Department manages 270,000 acres of public forest land in northwest Wisconsin. These positions will perform forest reconnaissance and regeneration surveys using highly accurate GPS units and electronic data recorders. Stand examination information obtained would consist of forest cover type, tree species, tree diameters, tree heights, stand age, basal area, soil type, timber volumes, habitat type, site index, invasive species identification, insect and disease damage. Other forestry related duties may include timber sale establishment and timber stand improvement. A majority of these job duties will be performed independently, with little direct supervision.

Minimum Qualifications: Forest measurement ablilities should include use of; compass and pace, clinometer, increment borer, diameter tape, and basal area prism. Also, knowledge of; Dendrology, Silviculture, plant identification, habitat typing, aerial photograph interpretation, and land navigation reading maps. Ability to work in varied terrain and adverse weather conditions. Must possess a valid driver's license.

Desired Traits: Keen attention to detail, initiative, strong work commitment, ability to work independently as well as part of a team. Familiarity with, or knowledge of, data recorders, Global Positioning Systems and Geographic Information Systems beneficial. Course work in progress or leading toward a degree in Natural Resources preferred.

How to Apply: Submit a Douglas County Employment Application. Employment Applications are available at:http://www.douglascountywi.org or you may contact the human resource department at (715) 395-1429. Any questions regarding the postion can be directed to the Forestry Department located in Solon Springs, WI at (715) 378-2219.

Applications may be submitted to:

Douglas County Human Resource Department
1316 N. 14th Street - Suite 301
Superior, WI 54880

Application Deadline Date: February 19, 2010

Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer