FORESTRY TECHNICIAN

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date / Time 01 / 21 / 2025 12 : 00AM Central Time Closing Date / Time 02 / 03 / 2025 11 : 59PM Central Time Salary (Monthly) $3,595.00 Salary (Annually) $43,140.00 Job Type Full-Time City, State Location Somerville, TN Department Agriculture

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

Qualifications

Education and Experience : Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to three years of full-time work in one or a combination of the following areas : (1) fire suppression or fire prevention, (2) the conservation of trees, soil, water, or wildlife, (3) the farming or harvesting of forest products or orchards, (4) land surveying or mapping, (5) the operation of sawmills or tractors or bulldozers, or (6) maintenance and repair of heavy equipment or carpentry.

Substitution of Education for Experience : Additional college coursework in fire science, emergency management, homeland security, and natural resources from an accredited college or university may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of two years.

Substitution of Experience for Education : Experience in fire suppression or fire prevention; the conservation of trees, soil, water, or wildlife; the farming or harvesting of forest products or orchards; land surveying or mapping; the operation of sawmills or tractors or bulldozers; or maintenance and repair of heavy equipment or carpentry may be substituted for the required education on a year-for-year basis to a maximum of four years.

Necessary Special Qualifications : Applicants for this class must :

• Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license during employment;
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application;
• Take and pass the job-related work capacity test for wildland firefighters (WCT) for positions that perform fire line activity as one of their primary duties. This test consists of walking 2 miles with a 25-pound backpack in 30 minutes or less;
• Maintain a level of physical fitness and general health (both physically and mentally) which shall permit them to effectively perform their duties.

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

Overview

Summary : Under general supervision, performs fire prevention, fire suppression, and conservation work on state forests and private lands of considerable difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features : This is the supervisory class in the Forestry Aide sub-series. An employee in this class supervises incident operation resources in preparedness, planning, and implementation of a wide variety of wildland fire suppression and related work in fire management, forest management and reforestation on state forests and private lands. This class differs from a Forestry Aide 2 in that an incumbent of the latter operates heavy equipment, leads a crew in wildland fire suppression and conservation work and does not evaluate performance of employees.

Responsibilities

Supervises the monitoring, detection, and control of forest pests, invasive species, environmental, and other forest health issues.

Competencies (KSA's)

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Tools & Equipment

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications :

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

Salary : $43,140