What are the responsibilities and job description for the Forest Ranger Technician I position at Commonwealth of Kentucky?
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2/25/2023 (7:00 PM EST)
23-01427
Forest Ranger Technician I
Pay Grade
11
Salary
$2,610.48 - $3,531.14 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
Clay County
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.
Clay County
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 and 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/Pineville Branch/Section I as a/an Forest Ranger Technician I in Clay 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 I 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.
By joining the Division of Forestry/Pineville Branch/Section I as a/an Forest Ranger Technician I in Clay 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 I position will complete tasks such as:
- Performing wildland fire prevention, suppression, law enforcement, and related activities
- Conducting timber harvesting compliance inspections and regulatory enforcement
- Providing forest management technical assistance
- Performing forestry education and public outreach
- 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 Biological or Physical Sciences.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE
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.
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 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. Work also involves frequent contact with citizens and organizations in the promotion of forestry programs.
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 Lem Johnson at lem.johnson@ky.gov or 606-337-3939.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D
Salary : $2,610 - $3,531
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