Agricultural Specialist

POSITION: Agricultural Specialist JOB TYPE: Limited-Term, Part-time LOCATION: Remote WHO WE ARE Steigerwaldt Land Services, Inc., is a full-service resource solution company, offering a wide range of appraisal, analysis, real estate, right-of-way, environmental, and forestry services to our clients in the Lake States region and beyond. Founded in 1957, Steigerwaldt is a third-generation, family owned and operated company with history and experience spanning more than 60 years. Steigerwaldt employs a staff of over 50 people, with offices in Tomahawk and Hayward, Wisconsin; and Marquette, Michigan. Becoming a member of Steigerwaldt is more than just an opportunity to follow your passion in forestry. It is an opportunity to be a part of an organization that fosters professional growth, nurtures your talent, and allows you to take ownership of your career path. A strong sense of brand, culture, and values define our company and our team. Our office culture is one that values synergy in the office and in the field. Steigerwaldt creates a transparent and inclusive environment that involves you in team decision-making, cross-department learning, career path exploration, and hands-on experiences for you to grow your breadth of knowledge. If this sounds like the supportive, passion-driven, professional environment you will thrive in, please apply to join our team. We are currently seeking a limited-term, part-time Agricultural Specialist. This is considered an experienced-level position. WHAT YOU WILL DO This position will support daily operations and projects in the Right-of-Way department. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: • Establishing trust and building long-term positive relationship between the clients and landowners. • Serving as a liaison between agricultural landowners and utility clients throughout project planning, construction, and restoration. • Conducting field audits and monitoring agricultural conditions before, during, and after construction. • Reviewing and providing feedback on crop damages, soil conditions, and restoration progress. • Supporting crop damage evaluations and calculating compensation for agricultural impacts. • Assisting in the preparation and enforcement of Agricultural Impact Statements and CPCN-related agricultural conditions. • Coordinating and supporting construction compliance and CPCN order points, DATCP requirements, and agricultural standards. • Addressing agricultural issues during negotiations or restorations, such as compaction, fencing, drainage, and access. • Collaborating with utility representatives, contractors, and agencies to ensure timely resolution of agricultural concerns. • Maintaining detailed field documentation, photographic records, and landowner communication logs. • Supporting public outreach and stakeholder engagement in agricultural communities. • Other duties as assigned. WHO YOU ARE You are a supportive and reliable team member that engages in building a great team and work culture. You are driven and motivated to be a part of a successful team and provide high-quality service and results. You show persistence, tenacity, and grit every day, through tough conditions and deadlines with energy and enthusiasm. You are curious and open-minded in exploring solutions and opportunities. You are a caretaker of resources, people, and company. You thrive working in a fast-paced, highly driven environment and can adapt quickly to changing conditions and priorities. You must have an adventurous side and enjoy travel. • Engage in active listening to understand and act on the expectations of peers, supervisors, and clients. • Embrace change and can modify behavior and plans to effectively achieve goals. Adaptability, flexibility, and change agility are necessary. • Has the drive, energy, and initiative to work independently in varied settings, both in the field and with clients and other professionals. • A team player who is an ambassador of integrity, respect, curiosity, and flexibility. • An individual who uses Steigerwaldt’s mission of ‘Quality work fast, with honesty and integrity; rooted in our passion for stewardship of resources and relationships.’ as a benchmark for decision making and standard of work. • An effective problem solver that can identify the root of a problem, provide productive solutions, act decisively, and show good judgement. PREFERRED SKILLS • Degree in Agriculture, Agricultural Sciences, or similar field • 5 years practical experience working directly with farmers and/or in the agricultural industry with familiarity of crop prices, typical mid-west farming practices, regulatory policies, crop insurance and crop loss/damages OR 10 years with direct farming and/or experience within the agricultural industry to include familiarity of crop prices, typical mid-west farming practices, regulatory policies, crop insurance and crop loss/damages. • Basic understanding of general real estate practices, conflict management, and utility construction practices are preferred. WORK ENVIRONMENT At Steigerwaldt, we offer a Remote-Friendly Hybrid Work Model. This position includes regular travel - up to 50% statewide - for fieldwork, meetings, and landowner coordination. Due to the nature of this role, the Agricultural Specialist is remote-friendly and does not need to work from our offices. COMPENSATION Salary commensurate with experience. POSTING DATE October 22, 2025. Position will be filled within one to three months. Interviews will be scheduled throughout this time. The expected start is November 2025, dependent upon candidate availability. Please note that these positions may be filled sooner, as there is flexibility in the start date. CONTACT For any hiring questions, please reach out to Travis Polinske at [email protected] or 715-409-8535 Steigerwaldt is an equal opportunity employer. Women and minorities are encouraged to apply. Apply tot his job