Position: FORESTRY AIDE 2 - 06162026-78564
Location: JasperForestry Aide
Under general supervision, performs fire prevention, fire suppression, and conservation work on state forests and private lands of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.
This is the working and/or lead level class in the Forestry Aide Sub-Series. An employee in this class operates and maintains heavy equipment and performs a wide variety of wildland fire suppression and related work in fire management, forest management and reforestation on state forests and private lands.
Responsibilities include:
May serve in a lead role directing other wildland firefighters and external resources regarding fire suppression activities or serve as a lead worker on other all-hazard situations by ensuring safety, coordinating job assignments and maintaining constant communication.Assesses environmental conditions of active fires (e.g., weather, topography, fuel type), available resources and uses understanding of fire behavior to determine course of action to control fires. Constructs a fire line using hand tools (e.g., fire rake, Pulaski, and leaf blower) for extended periods of time.Attends mandatory technical training as required by the Division of Forestry. Attends annual TN/KY Wildland Fire Academy to be certified in specialty areas.Gathers and reports information about landowner, cause of fire, location, values/structures at risk and other information for fire report and to relay information to Fire Resource Coordinator for determination of resources needed.May operate hand-held equipment, heavy machinery, and vehicles, such as, but not limited to bulldozers, wildland fire engines, tractors, forklifts, dump trucks, road graders, and back hoes etc.Maintains the facilities and maintenance of grounds. Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles assigned for all incident readiness.Educates local cooperators, the general public, and various agencies on general tactics, fire behavior, use of tools/implements, and functions of the Tennessee Division of Forestry. Provides training for firefighters and permit writers through various means. May assist with educational and outreach opportunities.Monitors seedling storage facilities to ensure viable seedlings.Reviews and assists in timber harvest sites on private or public forest land for implementation of forestry Best Management Practices and/or contract compliance.Collects forest management data and conducting seedling survival checks. Assists with vendor services such as: prescribed fire, timber marking, tree planting, and fire line construction.Determines which orders can be filled based on seedlings delivered as compared to seedlings ordered. Confirms Seedling Shipping Manifest corresponds with seedlings delivered.Inspects and marks boundaries of State Forests to gather information (e.g., timber trespass, illegal recreational activities, etc.).Identifies dead and dying trees to diagnose the cause (e.g., insects, disease, natural causes) through visual inspection and recommends course of action. Assists in monitoring, detection, and control of forests pests and invasive species.Competencies (KSA's):
Action Oriented, Customer Focus, Instills Trust, Business Insight, Communicates Effectively.
Knowledge:
Building and Construction, Customer and Personal Service, Geography, Mechanical, Public Safety and Security.
Skills:
Active Learning and Listening, Coordination, Critical Thinking, Equipment Maintenance, Service Orientation.
Abilities:
Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility, Auditory Attention, Multilimb Coordination, Problem Sensitivity, Rate Control.
Tools & Equipment:
Office Equipment, Safety and Heavy Equipment, Fire Line Hand Tools, GPS Unit, Mobile and Portable Radio.
TN Driver Standards:
State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
- A valid driver's license
- For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application. Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
