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General description of positions within the Kentucky Division of Forestry

Permanent Positions

Forester I (Service Forester)

Service foresters provide professional oversight and expertise in the Forest Stewardship Program. They work with multiple counties in an assigned district to develop, protect and manage the multiple resources of Kentucky’s forests. This includes providing technical advice to landowners concerning reforesting and maintaining forest lands. A four-year degree in forestry from an accredited college or university is required.

Forest Ranger Technician

The forest ranger technician works in a county or counties with responsibility for fire control, timber harvesting compliance, forest stewardship assistance, insect and disease control and forestry education. A forest ranger technician I must have an associate's degree in the biological or physical science. A bachelor's degree in the biological or physical science will substitute for the associate's degree. Forest management experience will substitute for the associate's degree on the basis of two years of experience for one year of education. Must be 21 years of age and posses a valid driver's license. 

Temporary Positions

Apprentice I

Apprentice I is an interim employee, normally working for the Kentucky Division of Forestry only during the fall and spring forest fire hazards seasons - five to eight months a year. The apprentice I provides additional help during times of severe fire activity. The apprentices serve as forest fire suppression crew leaders, dozer operators and dispatchers supplementing the division’s forest fire control resources. Interested individuals can apply by contacting their local Division of Forestry district office and completing the standard state employment application form.