Forester

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/Forest Management Branch/Stewardship, FIA & Urban Section as a Forester I in Taylor County, you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to ensuring the integrity of the division's ongoing forest inventory & analysis, and the consistent delivery of services to the public. During the performance of your assigned duties, you may 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 Forester I position will complete tasks such as:

· Performing professional forester duties necessary to complete an inventory of Kentucky's forestlands

· Following US Forest Service data collection procedures for evaluating forest stand size, composition, and condition; overall forest health; and potential forest threats

· Performing administrative duties to process collected data including weekly plot data downloads, and US Forest Service accomplishment reports

· Participating in Wildland Fire Management and Related Activitie