Agricultural Agent - Wisconsin

POSITION: Agricultural Agent JOB TYPE: Full-time LOCATION: Remote, Ideal candidate located in WI 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 full-time Agricultural Agent. This is considered an experienced-level position. The ideal candidate would be located in Wisconsin, having the ability to serve throughout the Midwest with a focus on Michigan, Wisconsin, Illinois, and Minnesota. 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-we...