State of Tennessee
Job Information
Opening Date/Time: 10/28/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 11/10/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,562.00
Salary (Annually): $54,744.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Somerville, TN
Department: Agriculture
Location DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY OPERATIONS DIVISION, FAYETTE COUNTY
Please include a copy of your Forestry transcript or similar natural resource curriculum that includes dendrology, forest measurements, silviculture and forest management.
Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in forestry or similar natural resource curriculum that includes dendrology, forest measurements, silviculture, and forest management and experience equivalent to two years of professional forestry, wildlife, natural resources, or any other related work.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate course work in forestry, wildlife, natural resources, or any other related work may substitute for the required experience, on a year for year basis, to a maximum of one year (e.g., 12 graduate semester hours in forestry, wildlife, natural resources, or any other related work may substitute for one year of the required experience).
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operators license.
Possess and maintain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.
Pass a physical fitness test for participation in wildland and prescribed fire activities.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for professional forestry and/or fire management work of considerable difficulty in planning, directing, and administering forestry programs; and performs related work as required.
An employee in this class either supervises professional staff at a state forest or performs advanced working level duties in a multi-county area which may include a state forest. This class differs from that of a Forester 2, in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the working level.
Responsibilities
Supervises subordinates by conducting performance evaluations, time management and schedules daily activities, such as fire prevention activities, facility maintenance, forestry programs, state forest activities, and vendor services.
Develops and interprets forest management plan information defining site index, basal area, soil information, and other variables to help make sound forest management decisions.
Interprets and communicates regulations to government agencies and citizens regarding state forest rules and burning law regulations to increase compliance and understanding.
May assist urban and community partners in developing urban forest management plans, provide technical assistance for urban forest health concerns, and facilitate urban forestry incentive programs.
May assist in wildland fire response, prescribed fire application, and all-hazard incidents.
Collects and analyzes forest inventory data such as tree/site data, landowner information, invasive/exotic species, and pathogen information.
Conducts timber sale administration activities and ensures all state policies are adhered to while disposing of state property.
Monitors logging activities and performs water quality checks on public and private land. Ensures compliance with best management practices and other agencies rules and regulations. Facilitates resolution regarding water quality complaints.
Uses GIS software to analyze and interpret spatial data to inform forest management decisions, develops mapping products, create forest management plans, and manage data for reporting.
Attends required training, obtains, and maintains required certifications such as safety, firefighting, and pesticide application.
Competencies (KSA's) Competencies:
Action Oriented
Interpersonal Savvy
Manages Conflict
Nimble Learning
Tech Savvy
Knowledges
Biology
Communications and Media
Geography
Public Safety and Security
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Coordination
Monitoring
Science
Time Management
Abilities
Depth Perception
Far Vision
Near Vision
Number Facility
Reaction Time
Tools & Equipment
Computer and Phone
Vehicle
Forestry Tools
Fireline Equipment
GPS/Survey Equipment
TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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Opening Date/Time: 10/28/2025 12:00AM Central Time
Closing Date/Time: 11/10/2025 11:59PM Central Time
Salary (Monthly): $4,562.00
Salary (Annually): $54,744.00
Job Type: Full-Time
City, State Location: Somerville, TN
Department: Agriculture
Location DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE, FORESTRY OPERATIONS DIVISION, FAYETTE COUNTY
Please include a copy of your Forestry transcript or similar natural resource curriculum that includes dendrology, forest measurements, silviculture and forest management.
Qualifications Education and Experience: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelors degree in forestry or similar natural resource curriculum that includes dendrology, forest measurements, silviculture, and forest management and experience equivalent to two years of professional forestry, wildlife, natural resources, or any other related work.
Substitution of Education for Experience: Graduate course work in forestry, wildlife, natural resources, or any other related work may substitute for the required experience, on a year for year basis, to a maximum of one year (e.g., 12 graduate semester hours in forestry, wildlife, natural resources, or any other related work may substitute for one year of the required experience).
Necessary Special Qualifications: Applicants for this class must:
Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operators license.
Possess and maintain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification.
Pass a physical fitness test for participation in wildland and prescribed fire activities.
Examination Method: Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
Overview Under general supervision, is responsible for professional forestry and/or fire management work of considerable difficulty in planning, directing, and administering forestry programs; and performs related work as required.
An employee in this class either supervises professional staff at a state forest or performs advanced working level duties in a multi-county area which may include a state forest. This class differs from that of a Forester 2, in that an incumbent of the latter functions at the working level.
Responsibilities
Supervises subordinates by conducting performance evaluations, time management and schedules daily activities, such as fire prevention activities, facility maintenance, forestry programs, state forest activities, and vendor services.
Develops and interprets forest management plan information defining site index, basal area, soil information, and other variables to help make sound forest management decisions.
Interprets and communicates regulations to government agencies and citizens regarding state forest rules and burning law regulations to increase compliance and understanding.
May assist urban and community partners in developing urban forest management plans, provide technical assistance for urban forest health concerns, and facilitate urban forestry incentive programs.
May assist in wildland fire response, prescribed fire application, and all-hazard incidents.
Collects and analyzes forest inventory data such as tree/site data, landowner information, invasive/exotic species, and pathogen information.
Conducts timber sale administration activities and ensures all state policies are adhered to while disposing of state property.
Monitors logging activities and performs water quality checks on public and private land. Ensures compliance with best management practices and other agencies rules and regulations. Facilitates resolution regarding water quality complaints.
Uses GIS software to analyze and interpret spatial data to inform forest management decisions, develops mapping products, create forest management plans, and manage data for reporting.
Attends required training, obtains, and maintains required certifications such as safety, firefighting, and pesticide application.
Competencies (KSA's) Competencies:
Action Oriented
Interpersonal Savvy
Manages Conflict
Nimble Learning
Tech Savvy
Knowledges
Biology
Communications and Media
Geography
Public Safety and Security
Skills
Active Learning and Listening
Coordination
Monitoring
Science
Time Management
Abilities
Depth Perception
Far Vision
Near Vision
Number Facility
Reaction Time
Tools & Equipment
Computer and Phone
Vehicle
Forestry Tools
Fireline Equipment
GPS/Survey Equipment
TN Driver Standards State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:
A valid driver's license
For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.
Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.
Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.
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