FORESTER 2* - 08262025-70708

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY OPERATIONS DIVISION, HENDERSON COUNTY

Please include a copy of your Forestry transcript or similar natural resource curriculum that includes dendrology, forest measurements, silviculture and forest management.

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in forestry or similar natural resource curriculum that includes dendrology, forest measurements, silviculture, and forest management and experience equivalent to one year of professional forestry, wildlife, natural resources, or any other related work.

Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate course work in forestry, wildlife, natural resources, or any other related work may substitute for the required experience, on a year for year basis, to a maximum of one year (e.g., 12 graduate semester hours in forestry, wildlife, natural resources, or any other related work may substitute for one year of the required experience).

Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must
1. Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license in some positions;
2. Possess and maintain a Forest Inventory Analysis Certification in some positions;
3. Possess and maintain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in some positions;
4. Pass a physical fitness test upon hire for participation in wildfire activities in some positions.

Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.

Overview

Under general supervision, is responsible for professional forestry work of average difficulty; and performs related work as required.

This is the working-level class in the professional forester series. An employee in this class performs professional forestry duties in a state forest or in multiple counties and may occasionally supervise technical staff. This class will be located in state forests or Forest Inventory and Analysis. This class differs from that of a Forester 1* in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the entry-level. This class differs from a Forester 3 in that the latter supervises professional staff at a state forest and/or performs advanced working level duties in a small county area.

Responsibilities

1. Addresses feedback received from landowners, general public, and other public agencies by gathering information from all parties and decides or recommends actions needed.
2. Makes recommendations regarding public use of state forests such as road access, vehicle restrictions, and permits based on impacts on forest property.
3. Walks, hikes, and works on steep, rough terrain for extended periods of time to perform timber cruising activities, boundary line inspections and timber sale preparation.
4. Collects forest inventory data such as tree/site data, landowner information, invasive/exotic species, and pathogen information.
5. Designs public use areas and trails (e.g. hiking, horseback riding, all-terrain vehicles, off highway vehicles) on state property.
6. Provides technical expertise to agency personnel and general public regarding the application of forestry practices and forestland management decisions.
7. Uses GIS software, enters spatial data, stand attributes table, cruise data, to sell timber and create compartmental plans.
8. Writes and implements State Forest Compartment Plans using forest inventory data.
9. Oversees and coordinates the scheduled work of vendors/contractors as the agency's on-site representatives.
10. May assist in wildland fire response, prescribed fire application, and all-hazard incidents. May supervise technical staff.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

1. Action Oriented
2. Interpersonal Savvy
3. Manages Conflict
4. Nimble Learning
5. Customer Focus

Knowledges:

1. Biology
2. Communications and Media
3. Geography
4. Public Safety and Security

Skills:

1. Active Learning and Listening
2. Coordination
3. Monitoring
4. Science
5. Time Management

Abilities:

1. Depth Perception
2. Far Vision
3. Near Vision
4. Number Facility
5. Reaction Time

Tools & Equipment

1. Computer and Phone
2. Vehicle
3. Forestry Tools
4. Fireline Equipment
5. GPS/Survey Equipment

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.