Forester

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources and utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage, and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

By joining the Division of Forestry / Madisonville Branch / Section I as a Forester I in Logan County, you will have the opportunity to contribute to ensuring the programmatic integrity of numerous forestry-related programs and the consistent delivery of services to the public. During the performance of your assigned duties, you will interact on a daily or weekly basis with the public, branch personnel, branch management, and division program staff.

• Preparing Forest Management Plans for Landowners
• Conducting Timber Stand Improvements
• Providing Technical Assistance for Cost Share Programs
• Performing Forestry Education and Public Outreach
• Participating in Wildland Fire Management and related activities

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management
• Ability to plan and direct forest management activities
• Ability to work independently
• Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills
• Proficient knowledge and use of information technology

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.

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.

This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D