FORESTER 2* - 02112025- 65377

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

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

Working Title: State Forest Forester

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

• Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license in some positions.
• Possess and maintain a Forest Inventory Analysis Certification in some positions.
• Possess and maintain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in some positions.
• 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

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

Distinguishing Features: 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

• Addresses feedback received from landowners, general public, and other public agencies by gathering information from all parties and decides or recommends actions needed.
• Makes recommendations regarding public use of state forests such as road access, vehicle restrictions, and permits based on impacts on forest property.
• 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.
• Collects forest inventory data such as tree/site data, landowner information, invasive/exotic species, and pathogen information.
• Uses mapping software to document road and inventory plot location, boundaries, and other information. Drafts specifications for construction of state forest roads.
• Designs public use areas and trails (e.g. hiking, horseback riding, all-terrain vehicles, off highway vehicles) on state property.
• Delineates forest management units and conditions based on characterizing data variables such as forest type, stand size/class, density, and regeneration status.
• Maintains a cordial and productive working relationship with Emergency personnel and other state agencies (e.g. Agriculture Crime Unit, Sherriff's department, EMT, etc.).
• Provides technical expertise to agency personnel and general public regarding the application of forestry practices and forestland management decisions.
• Uses GIS software, enters spatial data, stand attributes table, cruise data, to sell timber and create compartmental plans.
• Writes and implements State Forest Compartment Plans using forest inventory data.
• Oversees and coordinates the scheduled work of vendors/contractors as the agency's on-site representatives.
• Communicates with the general public and various agencies/organizations to provide information about the services and programs of the Division. Prepares and makes presentations to outside organizations.
• May assist in wildland fire response, prescribed fire application, and all-hazard incidents. May supervise technical staff.

Competencies (KSA's)

Competencies:

• Action Oriented
• Approachability
• Composure
• Conflict Management
• Customer Focus
• Decision Quality
• Ethics and Values
• Perseverance
• Organizing
• Patience
• Peer Relationships

Knowledge:

• Biology
• Communications and Media
• Customer and Personal Service
• Geography
• Law and Government
• Mathematics
• Public Safety and Security
• Production and Processing

Skills:

• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Coordination
• Instructing
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Monitoring
• Science
• Speaking
• Time Management
• Writing

Abilities:

• Category Flexibility
• Depth Perception
• Far Vision
• Gross Body Coordination
• Gross Body Equilibrium
• Memorization
• Near Vision
• Number Facility
• Reaction Time
• Spatial Orientation
Stamina

Tools & Equipment

• Computer
• Telephone
• Fax Machine
• Printer/Copier/Scanner
• Projector
• Calculator
• Smart Phone
• Safety Equipment/Tools
• Motor Vehicles
• Laser Measuring Device
• Forestry Tools
• Fireline Equipment
• GPS/Survey Equipment
• Data Recorders
• Pesticide Application 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.