Forestry & Recreation Assistant Administrator | Taylor County, WI

The full-time (40 hr/week) Forestry and Recreation Assistant Administrator will assist in the administration and supervision of forestry department timber, recreation, and wildlife programs; the development and implementation of silviculture strategies; the development, operation, and maintenance of county forest roads and dams; and the development and maintenance of snowmobile, ATV, and other recreational trail systems as directed.

Key responsibilities of this position include developing and implementing forest management plans; mark, cruise and appraise timber; prepare timber sale maps and prospectus for advertising; generate, inspect, and enforce timber sale contracts; prepare timber sale files; and maintain financial records.

Preferred candidates will have experience with Upper Great Lakes forest types, ESRI ArcMap – GIS software, third party forest certification, and heavy equipment operation and maintenance, including four-wheel drive tractors and skid steers with various attachments. Applicants must be familiar with Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word.

Preferred candidates should possess a bachelor’s degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited university or college of forestry and a valid driver’s license.

Applicants should possess or have the ability to obtain a remote pilot (drone) certificate under the Federal Aviation Administration Small UAS Rule (Part 107) and a Wisconsin certified pesticide applicator certificate within one year of employment.

A completed Taylor County application is required to be considered for this position. Applications will be accepted until Monday, January 12, 2026, at 8:30 a.m.

An application is available at:
https://co.taylor.wi.us/job-notices/

Contact: human.resources@co.taylor.wi.us

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