Keeper of the Forest

Responds to forest fire calls. Investigates fires to determine cause and completes fire reports. Supervises and trains personnel in forest fire suppression and nursery activities. Participates in fire prevention activities by presenting programs at schools or community organizations. Assists foresters in providing landowner services, including volume computations, timber marking and other forest management programs. Assists in the preparation of forest management and fire plans. Supervises and plans seedling planting, pruning, cutting and silvacultural activities. Supervises game control, public hunting, disease control and research programs. Requisitions supplies, equipment and materials to carry out nursery functions. Supervises and assists in pesticide and herbicide applications. Conducts germination tests.

A high school diploma and experience in forest fire control, forestry management or nursery operations. An associate degree in forestry may be substituted for the required work experience.