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11/13/2024 (8:00 PM EDT)
24-06670
Forester I (GFTL)
Pay Grade14
Salary
$3,793.24 - $5,244.04 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources
Location
625 Hospital Dr
Madisonville, KY 42431 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for allKentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in anenvironmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving theCommonwealth's natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutionsthat together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.
This is a grant funded time-limited (GFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to a GFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to a GFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. A GFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tgand our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx
By joining the Division of Forestry/Madisonville Branch as a Forester I in Hopkins County, you will have theopportunity to significantly contribute to ensuring the programmatic integrity of numerous forestry-relatedprograms, and the consistent delivery of services to the public. During the performance of your assignedduties, you will interact on a daily/weekly basis with not only the public, but with branch personnel, branchmanagement, and the division's program staff.
Holders of the Forester I position will complete tasks such as:
- Collects landowner data in the field for technical forest inventories, and conducts landowner surveys andtornado damaged forest inventories that follow USDA Forest Service data collection procedures.
- Processes andanalyzes landowner data collected by forest inventories by following forest stewardship program procedures.
- Writes recommendations for forest stewardship plans and practice plans for landowners who received tornadodamage to their forest lands.
- Initiates and assists landowners with the implementation of on-the-groundforestry practices to be completed by the KDF Tornado Relief Strike Team.
- Assists with marking of forest standimprovement, timber harvesting practices, and reforestation plantings.
- Supervises and assists in firesuppression and prevention, prescribed fire, and all-risk emergency response.
- Assists in training all of theForest Ranger Technicians on the KDF Tornado Relief Strike Team.
Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management
- Ability to plan and direct forest managementactivities
- Ability to work independently
- Effective communication, organization, and documentationskills
- Proficient knowledge and use of information technology
EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as youbuild your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward toreviewing your application.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in forestry.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed outdoors on private forest lands. Work can be under adverse conditions due to weather, topography, or when suppressing wild land fires. Adverse conditions could be present when assisting in all-risk emergency response when mobilized. Work also involves frequent contact with citizens and organizations in the promotion of forestry programs. Duties are typically performed within the Commonwealth of Kentucky; however, some functions may occur in other states.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Stephen Hammond at stephend.hammond@ky.gov or 270-824-7527.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
