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State of Tennessee · 2 days ago

FORESTRY AIDE 2 - 01132026-74277

Carroll County, TN

Part-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$38K/yr - $38K/yr

1+ years exp

The State of Tennessee is seeking a Forestry Aide 2 to perform fire prevention, fire suppression, and conservation work on state forests and private lands. The role involves operating heavy equipment, leading firefighting efforts, and educating the public on forestry practices.

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Responsibilities

May serve in a lead role directing other wildland firefighters and external resources regarding fire suppression activities or serve as a lead worker on other all-hazard situations by ensuring safety, coordinating job assignments and maintaining constant communication

Assesses environmental conditions of active fires (e.g., weather, topography, fuel type), available resources and uses understanding of fire behavior to determine course of action to control fires. Constructs a fire line using hand tools (e.g., fire rake, Pulaski, and leaf blower) for extended periods of time

Attends mandatory technical training as required by the Division of Forestry. Attends annual TN/KY Wildland Fire Academy to be certified in specialty areas

Gathers and reports information about landowner, cause of fire, location, values/structures at risk and other information for fire report and to relay information to Fire Resource Coordinator for determination of resources needed

May operate hand-held equipment, heavy machinery, and vehicles, such as, but not limited to bulldozers, wildland fire engines, tractors, forklifts, dump trucks, road graders, and back hoes etc

Maintains the facilities and maintenance of grounds. Maintains assigned equipment and vehicles assigned for all incident readiness

Educates local cooperators, the general public, and various agencies on general tactics, fire behavior, use of tools/implements, and functions of the Tennessee Division of Forestry. Provides training for firefighters and permit writers through various means. May assist with educational and outreach opportunities

Monitors seedling storage facilities to ensure viable seedlings

Reviews and assists in timber harvest sites on private or public forest land for implementation of forestry Best Management Practices and/or contract compliance

Collects forest management data and conducting seedling survival checks. Assists with vendor services such as: prescribed fire, timber marking, tree planting, and fire line construction

Determines which orders can be filled based on seedlings delivered as compared to seedlings ordered. Confirms Seedling Shipping Manifest corresponds with seedlings delivered

Inspects and marks boundaries of State Forests to gather information (e.g., timber trespass, illegal recreational activities, etc.)

Identifies dead and dying trees to diagnose the cause (e.g., insects, disease, natural causes) through visual inspection and recommends course of action. Assists in monitoring, detection, and control of forests pests and invasive species

Qualification

Fire suppressionConservation of resourcesHeavy equipment operationFire science courseworkEmergency managementNatural resources knowledgeEquipment maintenanceCommunication skillsCustomer focusCritical thinking

Required

Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school

Experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in one 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

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

Obtain applicable Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within twelve (12) months of hire

Maintain a level of physical fitness and general health (both physically and mentally) which shall permit them to effectively perform their duties

Company

State of Tennessee

Glassdoor3.6

State government is the largest employer in Tennessee, with approximately 43,500 employees in the three branches of government.

Founded in 1796

Nashville, Tennessee, USA

10001+ employees

https://www.tn.gov/

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