Forestry Aide II: Fire Prevention & Forest Management

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

Job summary

State of Tennessee is seeking a Forestry Aide-type role in the Cumberland District, located in Van Buren County. The position focuses on fire prevention and suppression, conservation work on state forests and private lands, and related forestry tasks.

Under general supervision, you will operate heavy equipment, support fire management, and educate the public on forestry practices. Requires high school completion, 18+ years old, and a valid driver's license.

Qualifications

• Education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school and experience equivalent to one year of full-time work in fire suppression, conservation, forestry, land surveying or related fields.
• Substitution of Education for Experience: additional college coursework may substitute for the required experience.
• Substitution of Experience for Education: experience in the listed areas may substitute for the required education.
• Possess and maintain a valid vehicle operator's license during employment.
• Be at least eighteen (18) years of age on the date of application.
• Take and pass the work capacity test for wildland firefighters (WCT) for positions with fire line duties.

Responsibilities

• May lead wildland firefighting teams and coordinate safety and assignments.
• Assess environmental conditions and determine actions to control fires.
• Attend mandatory technical training and the Wildland Fire Academy.
• Gather information for fire reports and coordinate with Fire Resource Coordinator.
• Operate hand-held equipment and heavy machinery as required.
• Maintain facilities, grounds, and equipment readiness.
• Educate cooperators and the public on fire management and prevention.
• Monitor seedling storage and assist with forestry projects.
• Review timber harvest sites for BMPs and contract compliance.
• Collect forestry data and coordinate vendor services for forestry work.

Skills

Fire suppression

Fire prevention

Conservation

Forestry operations

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS Unit

Heavy equipment operation

Job description

State of Tennessee is seeking a Forestry Aide-type role in the Cumberland District, located in Van Buren County. The position focuses on fire prevention and suppression, conservation work on state forests and private lands, and related forestry tasks.

Under general supervision, you will operate heavy equipment, support fire management, and educate the public on forestry practices. Requires high school completion, 18+ years old, and a valid driver's license.