Forestry Aide 2: Wildland Fire & Forest Management Lead

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

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Forestry/Wildland Fire Technician for the West TN District, based in Henderson County. The role involves fire prevention, suppression, forest management, and related duties on state forests and private lands.

Under general supervision, you will operate heavy equipment, participate in fire line construction, and coordinate with teams to protect life and property. A valid Driver's license and fitness requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in fire suppression or fire prevention, conservation, forestry, land surveying, heavy equipment operation, or related fields.
• Additional college coursework in fire science, emergency management, homeland security, and natural resources may substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
• Experience in fire suppression or fire prevention; the conservation of trees, soil, water, or wildlife; or related forestry work may substitute for the required education on a year-for-year basis.

Responsibilities

• Lead or assist wildland firefighting operations, ensuring safety and coordinating assignments.
• Assess weather, fuel, and topography to determine action and construct fire lines with hand tools.
• Attend mandatory training and certification programs for forestry and fire management.
• Collect and report data on landowner, fire cause, location, and values at risk for incident reports.
• Operate heavy equipment and maintain assigned vehicles and equipment.

Skills

Active Learning & Listening

Coordination

Critical Thinking

Equipment Maintenance

Service Orientation

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

College coursework in fire science / emergency management / natural resources

Tools

GPS Unit

Safety & Heavy Equipment

Job description

State of Tennessee is seeking a Forestry/Wildland Fire Technician for the West TN District, based in Henderson County. The role involves fire prevention, suppression, forest management, and related duties on state forests and private lands.

Under general supervision, you will operate heavy equipment, participate in fire line construction, and coordinate with teams to protect life and property. A valid Driver's license and fitness requirements apply.