Forester ; GFTL

11/5/2026 (11:59 PM ET)

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$3,907.04 - $5,509.24 Monthly

EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK

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Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources

625 Hospital Drive
Madisonville, KY 42431 USA
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 and Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by 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.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our You Tube page  and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx 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.

By joining the Division of Forestry, Madisonville Branch as a GFTL Forester I in Hopkins County, you will havethe opportunity to significantly 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 and weekly basis with not only the public, but with branch personnel, branch management, and the division's program staff.

Holders of the GFTL Forester I position will complete tasks such as:

• 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.

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 management activities.
• Ability to work independently.
• Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills.
• 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 to reviewing your application.

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. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at  or https://www.e-verify.gov/.

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