Forestry Program Specialist (GFTL)
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet, Frankfort, KY, United States
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12/10/2024 (7:00 PM EST)
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Forestry Program Specialist (GFTL)
Pay Grade15
Salary
$4,381.10 - $5,768.44 Monthly
Employment Type
EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK
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Hiring Agency
Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources
Location
300 Sower Blvd
Frankfort, KY 40601 USA
The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify thetelecommuting arrangement at any time.
Description
The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for allKentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in anenvironmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving theCommonwealth's natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutionsthat 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 theenvironment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has tooffer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tgand our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx
This is a grant funded time-limited (GFTL) position. This means it is a position that is paid entirely as the result of a grant. The duration of employment shall not exceed the life of the grant that funds the position. An employee appointed to a GFTL position is required to meet the minimum requirements for the classification. Further, an employee appointed to a GFTL position is designated as an unclassified (non-merit) employee. A GFTL employee is eligible to receive benefits at the same level as a classified (merit) employee in a permanent position.
By joining the Division of Forestry/Forest Protection Branch/Fire Section as a Forestry Program Specialist inFranklin County, you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to ensuring the programmaticintegrity of numerous forestry-related programs, and the consistent delivery of services to the public. Duringthe 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 Forestry Program Specialist position will complete tasks such as:
- Coordinates and leads the activities associated with the Division's development, implementation, andoversight of prescribed fire projects.
- Coordinates with field branch personnel on the writing and reviewing of prescribed fire burn plans,utilizing the National Wildfire Coordinating Group's standards for prescribed fire planning, implementation,and complexity analysis.
- Develops cooperative prescribed fire partnerships with both state and federal agencies, and non-govenmentalentities.
- Trains, instructs, and assists Division employees with completing the written and demonstrated requirementsfor becoming a Kentucky Certified Burn Boss.
- Participates in wildfire suppression/prevention and prescribed fire, and all-risk emergency response asneeded.
- 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 a bachelor's degree in forestry, natural or physical science.
EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS:Must have four years of professional experience in forest products utilization, forest health, tree nursery and tree improvement, urban and community forestry, wildfire prevention and control, forest management stewardship assistance, natural resource management, conservation or four years of professional experience as a forester.
Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE:Graduate study in forestry or related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION:Experience in forest products utilization, forest health, nursery and tree improvement, urban and community forestry, wildfire prevention and control, forest management and stewardship assistance or related will substitute for the required education on a year for year basis.
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 possess and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.
Working Conditions
Work includes both administrative duties, which may involve frequent contact with field personnel and other agencies, and field duties which involve outdoor work at the tree nursery or forestlands in general. Working outdoors may occur during adverse weather conditions. A moderate amount of travel is required, in and out of state.
If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact michael.froelich@ky.gov at Michael Froelich or 502-782-7159.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D