Forester I
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The Forester I will prepare forest management plans for landowners and conduct timber stand improvements. They will also provide technical assistance for cost-share programs and participate in wildland fire management activities.
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8/29/2026 (11:59 PM ET)
2604370
Forester I
Pay Grade
14
Salary
$3,907.04 - $5,401.34 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources
Location
Location Varies,USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
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 By joining the Division of Forestry's Pineville Branch Section I as a Forester I in Knox 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 Forester I position will complete tasks such as:
EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
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 By joining the Division of Forestry's Pineville Branch Section I as a Forester I in Knox 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 Forester I position will complete tasks such as:
- Preparing Forest Management Plans for Landowners.
- Conducting Timber Stand Improvements.
- Providing Technical Assistance for Cost Share Programs.
- Performing Forestry Education and Public Outreach.
- Participating in Wildland Fire Management and Related Activities.
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management.
- Ability to plan and direct forest management activities.
- Ability to work independently.
- Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills.
- Proficient knowledge and use of information technology.
EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://www.e-verify.gov/.
Minimum Requirements
EDUCATION:
Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in forestry.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:
NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:
NONE
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:
NONE
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.):
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this classification. Must be at least 21 years of age. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possess 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.
Probationary Period
This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Nick Valentine at 606-337-3939 or nick.valentine.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
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