FORESTER 3 - AREA FORESTER - 11102026-82807

State of Tennessee; Livingston (TN); On-site; USD 47,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee in Livingston, TN, is seeking a Forester/Forestry Program Specialist to plan, direct, and administer forestry programs across Overton County and neighboring counties. A bachelor’s degree in forestry or related natural resources is required, with two years of professional forestry experience.

Under general supervision, you will supervise staff, develop forest management plans, and ensure compliance with state regulations.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry or related resources plus two years of forestry experience.
• Education substitutions may apply for graduate coursework in forestry or related fields.
• Must possess/maintain a valid driver's license; pesticide certification in some roles; fitness test in some positions.
• Education and Experience, 100%, for Preferred Service positions.
• Under general supervision, performs professional forestry and/or fire management work.

Responsibilities

• Supervises subordinates and schedules daily activities including fire prevention and forestry programs.
• Develops and interprets forest management plans with site index and basal area data.
• Interprets regulations to agencies and citizens regarding forest rules and burning laws.
• May assist urban and community partners in urban forestry initiatives and incentive programs.
• May assist in wildland fire response and prescribed-fire activities.
• Collects and analyzes forest inventory data and landowner information.
• Monitors logging activities and water quality, ensuring BMP compliance.
• Uses GIS to analyze spatial data, create maps, and manage forest data for reporting.
• Attends required training and maintains certifications such as safety, firefighting, and pesticide application.

Skills

Action Oriented

Interpersonal Savvy

Manages Conflict

Nimble Learning

Tech Savvy

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or related field

Tools

GIS Software

GPS/Survey Equipment

Job description

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/10/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Job Information

State of Tennessee Job Information

Opening Date/Time 11/10/2026 12:00AM Central Time

Closing Date/Time 11/23/2026 11:59PM Central Time

Salary (Monthly) $4,608.00

Salary (Annually) $55,296.00

Job Type Full-Time

City, State Location Livingston, TN

Department Agriculture

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE , OVERTON COUNTY

This position is with the Cumberland District and is stationed in Overton County, but will also serve Clay, and Pickett Counties.

Qualifications

Education and Experience:

Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's 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 operator's license in some positions;
• Possess and maintain a Commercial Pesticide Applicator Certification in some positions;
• Pass a physical fitness test for participation in wildland and prescribed fire activities in some positions.

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 polices 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.