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State of Tennessee · 18 hours ago

FORESTER 3 - 01132026-74253

Fayette County, TN

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$4,562/mo - $4,562/mo

2+ years exp

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Forester 3 to oversee professional forestry and fire management work. This role involves planning, directing, and administering forestry programs, as well as supervising staff and ensuring compliance with regulations.

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Responsibilities

Supervises subordinates by conducting performance evaluations, time management and schedules daily activities, such as fire prevention activities, facility maintenance, forestry programs, state forest activities, and vendor services

Develops and interprets forest management plan information defining site index, basal area, soil information, and other variables to help make sound forest management decisions

Interprets and communicates regulations to government agencies and citizens regarding state forest rules and burning law regulations to increase compliance and understanding

May assist urban and community partners in developing urban forest management plans, provide technical assistance for urban forest health concerns, and facilitate urban forestry incentive programs

May assist in wildland fire response, prescribed fire application, and all-hazard incidents

Collects and analyzes forest inventory data such as tree/site data, landowner information, invasive/exotic species, and pathogen information

Conducts timber sale administration activities and ensures all state polices are adhered to while disposing of state property

Monitors logging activities and performs water quality checks on public and private land. Ensures compliance with best management practices and other agencies rules and regulations. Facilitates resolution regarding water quality complaints

Uses GIS software to analyze and interpret spatial data to inform forest management decisions, develops mapping products, create forest management plans, and manage data for reporting

Attends required training, obtains, and maintains required certifications such as safety, firefighting, and pesticide application

Qualification

Forestry degreeDendrologyForest managementCommercial Pesticide Applicator CertificationGIS softwareActive LearningCoordinationMonitoringInterpersonal SavvyAction OrientedNimble LearningTech SavvyTime Management

Required

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

Experience equivalent to two years of professional forestry, wildlife, natural resources, or any other related work

Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license in some positions

Possess and maintain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in some positions

Pass a physical fitness test for participation in wildland and prescribed fire activities in some positions