Forestry Program Specialist (GFTL)

at  Commonwealth of Kentucky

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
Mobile Workstation
Pineville, KY 40977 USA
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
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 in Bell county, you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to ensuring the programmatic integrity of the Firewise Program, 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 Forestry Program Specialist position will complete tasks such as:

• Providing wildfire hazard mitigation technical assistance to homeowners, neighborhoods, communities, and counties.
• Encouraging cities, counties, and fire departments to participate in proactive prevention and mitigation programs, adopt Community Wildfire protection Plans, and achieve recognized Firewise USA community status.
• Developing, coordinating, and conducting Firewise workshops and prevention programs to interested parties. Administering Firewise Grants that are awarded to local communities.
• Facilitate the CWDG program with local communities.
• Participating in forest fire prevention and control.

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

EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skillset 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 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 William Beam at william.beam@ky.gov or 502-782-4170.
An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D

• Providing wildfire hazard mitigation technical assistance to homeowners, neighborhoods, communities, and counties.
• Encouraging cities, counties, and fire departments to participate in proactive prevention and mitigation programs, adopt Community Wildfire protection Plans, and achieve recognized Firewise USA community status.
• Developing, coordinating, and conducting Firewise workshops and prevention programs to interested parties. Administering Firewise Grants that are awarded to local communities.
• Facilitate the CWDG program with local communities.
• Participating in forest fire prevention and control