Forest Ranger Technician I

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2/19/2026 (7:00 PM EST):

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Forest Ranger Technician I Pay Grade 12 Salary $3,228.98 - $4,464.04 Monthly Employment Type EXECUTIVE BRANCH | FULL TIME | ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME PAY | 18A | 37.5 HR/WK Click here for more details on state employment. Hiring Agency Energy & Environment Cabinet | Department for Natural Resources Location

Remote Workstation Elizabethtown, KY 42701 USA

The agency may authorize the selected candidate to telecommute. The agency may terminate or modify the telecommuting arrangement at any time.

Description:

The mission of the Kentucky Energy & Environment Cabinet (EEC) is to improve the quality of life for all Kentuckians by protecting our land, air, and water resources by utilizing our natural resources in an environmentally conscientious manner. We do this by helping families connect with nature and preserving the Commonwealth’s natural heritage; and by supporting innovative, resilient, and sustainable energy solutions that together bring economic benefit to the commonwealth.

If you are looking for a positive work environment and a career where you can make a difference in the environment we live in, then EEC is the cabinet for you. For more information on what our cabinet has to offer, check out our YouTube page https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCWSuC43XqlHchYeQ66tP7tg and our Careers page https://eec.ky.gov/Pages/careers.aspx

By joining the Division of Forestry/Campbellsville Branch/Section II as a Forest Ranger Technician I in Hardin County, you will have the opportunity to significantly contribute to ensuring the programmatic integrity of numerous forestry-related programs, and the consistent delivery of services to the public. During the performance of your assigned duties, you will interact on a daily and weekly basis with not only the public, but with branch personnel, branch management, and the division's program staff.

Holders of the Forestry Ranger Technician I position will complete tasks such as:

• Performing Wildland Fire Prevention, Suppression, Law Enforcement, and Related Activities
• Conducting Timber Harvesting Compliance Inspections and Regulatory Enforcement

Providing Forest Management Technical Assistance

• Performing Forestry Education and Public Outreach

Desired candidates possess the following requisite skills or experience applicable to the position:

Ability to work independently Effective communication, organization, and documentation skills Proficient knowledge and use of information technology EEC provides opportunities for development and upward movement. There is room to grow your skill set as you build your career. Come join our team and make an impact in the future of Kentucky. We look forward to reviewing your application.

EEC participates in E-Verify and will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S. EEC will only use E-Verify once you have accepted a job offer and completed the Form I-9. For more information on E-Verify, or if you believe that EEC has violated its E-Verify responsibilities, please contact Department of Homeland Security (DHS) at 888-897-7781 or https://dhs.gov/e-verify

Minimum Requirements:

EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with an associate's degree in a natural, biological, social, or physical sciences.

EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: NONE:

Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: NONE

Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: Forest management, forest protection, or related experience will substitute for the associate's degree on the basis of two years of experience for one year of education.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS (AGE, LICENSURE, REGULATION, ETC.): Must be at least 21 years of age. Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license to qualify for employment in this job classification. Must maintain any required licensure(s), certification(s), or other credentials for the length of employment in this job classification. Employing agency is responsible for ensuring employee possesses and maintains required licensure(s), certification(s) or other credentials.ials.

Working Conditions Work is typically performed outdoors on private forest lands. Work can be under adverse conditions due to weather, topography, or when suppressing wild land fires. Adverse conditions could be present when assisting in all-risk emergency response when mobilized. Work also involves frequent contact with citizens and organizations in the promotion of forestry programs. Duties are typically performed within the Commonwealth of Kentucky; however, some functions may occur in other states.

Probationary Period This job has an initial and promotional probationary period of 6 months, except as provided in KRS 18A.111. If you have questions about this advertisement, please contact Patrick Shofner at john.shofner@ky.gov or 502-782-3381. An Equal Opportunity Employer M/F/D