(WCA) Wisconsin Counties Association
Forestry & Recreation Assistant Administrator
(WCA) Wisconsin Counties Association, Madison, Wisconsin, United States
Forestry & Recreation Assistant Administrator
Application Deadline:
2026-01-12 Job Type:
County Job Description
FORESTRY AND RECREATION ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR Taylor County Forestry and Recreation Department Starting Pay Range:
$30.87 Participation:
Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.2% County Match Schedule:
Negotiable – four ten‑hour days or five eight‑hour days 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
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 Maintain financial records Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Upper Great Lakes forest types ESRI ArcMap – GIS software Third‑party forest certification Heavy equipment operation and maintenance, including four‑wheel drive tractors and skid steers with various attachments Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word Bachelor’s degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited university or college of forestry and a valid driver’s license Ability to obtain a remote pilot (drone) certificate under the Federal Aviation Administration Small UAS Rule (Part 107) within one year of employment Wisconsin certified pesticide applicator certificate within one year of employment Application Information
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. Application link: https://co.taylor.wi.us/job-notices/ Contact: human.resources@co.taylor.wi.us AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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Application Deadline:
2026-01-12 Job Type:
County Job Description
FORESTRY AND RECREATION ASSISTANT ADMINISTRATOR Taylor County Forestry and Recreation Department Starting Pay Range:
$30.87 Participation:
Wisconsin Retirement System with 7.2% County Match Schedule:
Negotiable – four ten‑hour days or five eight‑hour days 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
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 Maintain financial records Preferred Qualifications
Experience with Upper Great Lakes forest types ESRI ArcMap – GIS software Third‑party forest certification Heavy equipment operation and maintenance, including four‑wheel drive tractors and skid steers with various attachments Microsoft Office software including Outlook, Excel, Access, and Word Bachelor’s degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited university or college of forestry and a valid driver’s license Ability to obtain a remote pilot (drone) certificate under the Federal Aviation Administration Small UAS Rule (Part 107) within one year of employment Wisconsin certified pesticide applicator certificate within one year of employment Application Information
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. Application link: https://co.taylor.wi.us/job-notices/ Contact: human.resources@co.taylor.wi.us AN AFFIRMATIVE ACTION / EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
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