Forestry Aide 2: Wildland Fire & Forest Management

State of Tennessee; Lewisburg (TN); On-site; USD 33,000 - 40,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Tennessee seeks a Forestry Aide/Fire Ranger in the Highland Rim District, Marshall County. The role involves fire prevention, suppression, and forestry conservation work on state forests and private lands under general supervision.

You will operate heavy equipment, participate in wildland fire management, and support training programs for firefighters and public education. The position requires high school-level education with related experience, a valid driver’s license, and the

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience in fire, forestry, or related fields.
• Substitution of education or experience allowed for relevant fire management roles.
• CDL within 12 months of hire and valid driver’s license required.

Responsibilities

• Perform fire prevention, fire suppression, and conservation work on state forests and private lands.
• Operate heavy equipment and support wildfire management and reforestation.
• Lead or assist with fire suppression activities and incident coordination.
• Attend mandatory training and participate in regional fire academies.
• Report landowner information, cause of fire, and values at risk for fire reports.
• Maintain equipment and facilities; supervise or assist other firefighters as needed.
• Educate cooperators and the public on fire tactics and safety practices.
• Monitor seedling storage and assist with timber management sites.
• Collect data and ensure contract compliance for forestry projects.

Skills

Action Oriented

Customer Focus

Instills Trust

Business Insight

Communicates Effectively

Active Learning

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Service Orientation

Limb and/or Full Body Flexibility

Auditory Attention

Multilimbed Coordination

Problem Sensitivity

Rate Control

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Commercial Driver's License (CDL)

Tools

GPS Unit

Mobile and Portable Radio

Office Equipment

Safety and Heavy Equipment

Fire Line Hand Tools

Job description

State of Tennessee seeks a Forestry Aide/Fire Ranger in the Highland Rim District, Marshall County. The role involves fire prevention, suppression, and forestry conservation work on state forests and private lands under general supervision.

You will operate heavy equipment, participate in wildland fire management, and support training programs for firefighters and public education. The position requires high school-level education with related experience, a valid driver’s license, and the