Trust Lands Forestry Supervisor

This position is responsible for supervision and implementation of all activities at the District Office in Lake Tomahawk and is responsible for directing all aspects of Forest & Land Management for the Board of Commissioners of Public Lands. This position also serves as an advisor and approval authority for all BCPL Real Estate transactions.

Customer and partner groups include other BCPL Staff, Loggers and Wood Haulers, Private Foresters, Adjacent Landowners, Citizen Groups, Industry Leaders, Tribal Governments, and Governmental and Educational Representatives. For more information, please view the complete position description.

Starting hourly rate for this position will be $28.24-$46.59 per hour depending on qualifications and experience, plus excellent benefits. This position in this classification (Trust Lands Forestry Supervisor) are assigned to pay schedule/range 81-03. A 12-month probationary period is required. Pay for current state employees will be set in accordance with the Wisconsin State Compensation Plan.

Due to the nature of the position, BCPL will conduct background checks on applicants prior to selection. BCPL does not sponsor work visas. All persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, and to complete the required employment eligibility form. This position is based out of the BCPL Lake Tomahawk District Office, approximately 15 miles north of Rhinelander, Wisconsin.

However, the geographical scope of BCPL landownership that this position is responsible for covers almost the entire State, with most ownerships located in a 9-County region in north central Wisconsin. The position frequently requires travel within the State and may require overnight stays.

Qualified applicants will have experience with ALL the following: Developing and implementing annual budgets for a department within a state agency. Leading staff and programs to successfully accomplish large acreage forest management with the goal of maximizing timber revenue, minimizing administrative costs, and ensuring long-term sustainability.

Evaluating real estate transactions (land sale, purchase, trade) in relation to State and agency requirements, with the goal of increasing asset value of land holdings and generating additional timber revenues. In depth and recent field forestry skills such as the ability to personally manage the forest according to agency objectives, and to independently set-up and administer timber sales.

Well-qualified applicants will have one or more the following: Knowledge of laws, rules and proceedings pertaining to forestry, real estate and internal policies/procedures. Experience in project management, including monitoring progress, auditing quality, performing within budget, and supervising to ensure timely project delivery.

Expertise with office administrative practices and supervisory techniques such as conflict resolution, negotiating skills, State HR hiring policies, ordering and stocking office and forestry supplies, contracting facilities maintenance, administering a state fleet vehicle program.

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Submitted materials will be evaluated and the most qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the hiring process for available vacancies. Permanent classified state employees who are eligible for consideration (transfer or voluntary demotion) should complete the application process as described above by the stated deadline.

The State of Wisconsin is committed to providing opportunities to all applicants from all backgrounds. We also consider qualified applicants regardless of criminal histories, consistent with legal requirements. Any applicants and employees with a disability may request reasonable accommodations. The State of Wisconsin offers a special program for qualified veterans with a 30% or greater service-connected disability.

If you are a qualified veteran, please visit the Veterans Employment page for application instructions to be considered for the Veterans Non-Competitive Appointment (VNCA) program. Questions can be directed to Pilar Blomquist at Pilare.blomquist@wisconsin.gov .

Applicant materials are due by 11:59pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026.