Forestry Program Specialist - Remote Eligible

Commonwealth of Kentucky; Kentucky; Hybrid; USD 48,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Energy & Environment Cabinet, Department for Natural Resources, Forest Protection Branch, seeks a Forestry Program Specialist to advance KFCA and urban forestry initiatives. The role collaborates with local, state, and national partners and may telecommute; travel across Kentucky is expected.

The position develops, coordinates, and delivers training, grants, and technical assistance to communities and partners, ensuring program integrity and environmental outcomes.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry or natural or physical science.
• Four years of professional forestry experience or related substitute.
• Graduate study can substitute for the required experience.

Responsibilities

• Implement and manage the KFCA Program.
• Assist the Kentucky Master Logger program with trainings.
• Maintain and update the Bad Actor List.
• Travel throughout the state; overnight stays may be required.
• Train new Rangers in KFCA inspection processes.
• Review cases for Administrative Hearings and assist with federal requirements.
• Manage Arbor Day, Tree City, and Tree Campus programs; provide urban forestry support.

Skills

Independent work

Communication

Documentation

IT proficiency

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry or natural/physical science

Tools

Urban Forestry programs software

Job description

Commonwealth of Kentucky's Energy & Environment Cabinet, Department for Natural Resources, Forest Protection Branch, seeks a Forestry Program Specialist to advance KFCA and urban forestry initiatives. The role collaborates with local, state, and national partners and may telecommute; travel across Kentucky is expected.

The position develops, coordinates, and delivers training, grants, and technical assistance to communities and partners, ensuring program integrity and environmental outcomes.