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Forest Ranger Technician I

Kentucky Department of Corrections

Edmonton, KY | Full Time

$50k-68k (estimate)

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Forest Ranger Technician I

Commonwealth of Kentucky

Edmonton, KY | Full Time

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Forest Ranger Technician I

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Kentucky Department of Corrections is Hiring a Forest Ranger Technician I Near Edmonton, KY

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6/30/2023 (8:00 PM EDT)

23-05389

Forest Ranger Technician I

Pay Grade

Salary

$2,871.32 - $3,883.92 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

120 Gaines Dr
Edmonton KY 42124 USA

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/Campbellsville Branch/Section II as a Forest Ranger Technician I in Metcalfe 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

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

Ability to work independently
Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills
Proficient knowledge and use of information technology

Additional position information: (travel required, standing/stooping/bending/lifting, sitting at a desk, etc.) (optional)
EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

Minimum Requirements

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in the natural, biological, or physical sciences.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Forest management, forest protection, or related 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 job 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 job 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. 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 Mark Wiedewitsch at Mark.Wiedewitsch@ky.gov or 270-465-5071.

An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D