State of Tennessee · 5 hours ago
FORESTER 2* - 01272026-74525
Davidson County, TN
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
$44K/yr - $44K/yr
1+ years expThe State of Tennessee is seeking a Forester 2 to perform professional forestry work under general supervision. This role involves managing forest resources, providing technical expertise, and ensuring public use of state forests while working in challenging terrains.
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No H1B
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
Designs public use areas and trails (e.g. hiking, horseback riding, all-terrain vehicles, off highway vehicles) on state property
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
May assist in wildland fire response, prescribed fire application, and all-hazard incidents. May supervise technical staff
Qualification
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 one year 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 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
Company
State of Tennessee
State government is the largest employer in Tennessee, with approximately 43,500 employees in the three branches of government.
10001+ employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Hugh Hale
Chief Information Officer, TennCare
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