JOB POSTING
November 26, 2013
3243 Golf Course Road | P.O. Box 1128 | Rhinelander, Wisconsin 54501
715.282.6731 | fax 715.282.5890 | prentissandcarlisle.com
Full-Time Permanent Forest Technician
Prentiss & Carlisle, a leading forest management firm headquartered in Bangor, Maine, is looking for an
energetic and reliable individual to join its Lake States Regional team. The P&C Lake States staff
manages woodlands and provides timberland services in Wisconsin and the Upper Peninsula of
Michigan to varied clientele.
The position to be filled is a full-time permanent forest technician located in the Ironwood, MI area. The
position will be working primarily to assist project foresters in providing forestry services to clients
served on the Gogebic/Penokee Range. This includes numerous projects related to timber marking and
cruising in the western U.P. and northern Wisconsin, as well as field assistance with other consulting
projects. Some overnight work across the region will also be encountered.
Ideal candidates will be highly motivated self-starters and have a solid work ethic, commitment to team
success, high level of integrity, and be capable of completing work with limited supervision. Long days
in varied weather and environmental conditions are to be expected and must be worked through
accordingly. Traversing over rough and difficult terrain is to be expected. The position will be salaried
with benefits, paid weekly. Travel and lodging expenses will be reimbursed or pre-arranged on a per
project basis by P&C supervisor. Company vehicle will be issued. On-the-job training to P&C standards
will be applied. All equipment will be provided.
Job Status:
Permanent salaried, with benefits
Base Location: Ironwood, MI area, reporting to the Lake States Regional Office in Rhinelander, WI
Requirements: Minimum of Associate’s degree in forestry tech or related natural resources field
Ability to identify, describe, and measure flora common to the Lake States
Ability to work 40-50 hours a week with limited supervision
Clean driving record
Ability to use field data recorders/handheld computers and MS suite programs
Ability to pass pre-employment health screening and background check
Solid work ethic and commitment to team success
Preferred:
Bachelor’s degree in forestry or related field from an SAF-accredited University
Experience marking and cruising timber in the Lake States or other similar region
Hands-on, in-woods field experience
Experience with ArcGIS 10 and ESRI suite programs
Interested individuals should email cover letter and résumé to Matt Carothers:
mlcarothers@prentissandcarlisle.com. Materials may also be faxed to: 715-282-5890.
Prentiss & Carlisle Management Company
CORPORATE OFFICE 107 Court Street | P.O. Box 637 | Bangor, Maine 04402-0637 | 207.942.8295 | fax 207.942.1488 | prentissandcarlisle.com