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Forest Ranger Technician III (GFTL)
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$3,682.76 - $5,091.30 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources
Location
625 Hospital Dr
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.
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.
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Energy & 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 to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg 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 Forest Ranger Technician III in Hopkins County, you will have the 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/weekly basis with not only the public, but with branch personnel, branch management, and the division's program staff.
Holders of the Forest Ranger Technician III position will complete tasks such as:
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 to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg 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 Forest Ranger Technician III in Hopkins County, you will have the 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/weekly basis with not only the public, but with branch personnel, branch management, and the division's program staff.
Holders of the Forest Ranger Technician III position will complete tasks such as:
- Serves as an expert in the protection of forests through implementation of forest health management activities.
- Observes, collects, and analyzes information on forest health damages through aerial and ground surveys.
- Develops and presents forest health related education programs.
- Serves as an expert in the management of urban forests.
- Observes, collects, and analyzes information on urban forests through tree canopy assessments.
- Serves as an expert in the protection of forests through fire prevention.
- Performs forest fire prevention activities through Firewise Community assessments and establishment of Firewise Community Wildfire Protection Plans.
- Assists with recommendation and implementation practices for the enhancement of forests through forest stewardship plans and practice plans.
- Ability to work independently
- Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills
- Proficient knowledge and use of information technology
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in the natural, biological, or physical sciences.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of forest management or forest protection experience.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A bachelor's degree in the natural, biological, or physical sciences supplemented by two years of forest management experience will substitute for the associate's degree and the four years of forest management or forest protection experience.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Forest management experience will substitute for the associate's degree on the basis of two years of experience for one year of education, OR four years of experience in the Forest Ranger Technician series will substitute for the associate's degree and the four years of forest management or forest protection experience.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this job classification.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work is typically performed outdoors on private forest lands. Work can be under adverse conditions due to weather, topography, or when suppressing wild land fires. Adverse conditions could be present when assisting in all-risk emergency response when mobilized.
Work also involves frequent contact with citizens and organizations in the promotion of forestry programs. Duties are typically performed within the Commonwealth of Kentucky; however, some functions may occur in other states.
Work also involves frequent contact with citizens and organizations in the promotion of forestry programs. Duties are typically performed within the Commonwealth of Kentucky; however, some functions may occur in other states.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Stephen Hammond at stephend.hammond@ky.gov or 270-824-7527.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
