Forest and Conservation Worker jobs in Chattanooga, TN

Job Information

LOCATION OF (1) POSITION(S) TO BE FILLED: DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENT & CONSERVATION, TENNESSEE STATE PARKS DIVISION, WARREN COUNTY

For more information, visit the link below:
https://www.tn.gov/content/dam/tn/environment/job-announcements-/preferred-service/00009809_tsp_con_wkr_1_rock_island_tdec-job-opp_ps.pdf

Qualifications

Education and Experience: Experience equivalent to one year of full-time labor and trades, routine office/clerical, or retail sales experience; or education equivalent to graduation from a standard high school.

Necessary Special Qualifications: A valid motor vehicle operator's license may be required for employment in some positions

Examination Method: Non-competitive selection for Preferred Service positions.

Summary

Summary: Under immediate supervision, performs unskilled and semiskilled conservation work of routine difficulty; and performs related work as required.

Distinguishing Features: This is the entry level class in the Conservation Worker sub-series. An employee in this class performs a wide variety of unskilled and semi-skilled conservation related work in such areas as building maintenance, grounds maintenance, clerical, and retail sales. This class differs from that of Conservation Worker 2 in that an incumbent of the latter performs semi-skilled and skilled maintenance related work and is under general supervision.

Responsibilities

Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment:

• Performs tasks such as wiring switches, outlets and fixtures.

Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment:

• Operates and utilizes a variety of equipment including mowers, trimmers, small trucks, and tractors for performance of daily duties.
• Performs grounds maintenance work including cutting and trimming grass and obstructive tree limbs.

Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment:

• Performs routine maintenance and minor repair on equipment.
• Replaces broken windows to ensure public safety and maintain park appearance.
• Unstops drains and repairs faucets, toilets and showers for proper facility operation.
• Installs and repairs plumbing fixtures, water lines, septic lines and tanks.

Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge:

• Obtains training for proper use of mowers, chain saws and other specialty equipment.
• Obtains training for chemical safety regarding the use of janitorial cleaning materials.

Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others:

• Handles complaints and resolves conflicts with park visitors.

Controlling Machines and Processes:

• Performs logging operations including chain saw operation for cutting down dead trees to manageable size for removal.
• Cuts firewood as needed for inns, cabins, villas, recreation lodges, campgrounds and park residences.
• Operates and utilizes assorted hand tools to perform daily duties.
• Constructs and erects signs to provide public information and safety.
• Vacuums and shampoos carpets to maintain park appearance and cleanliness.

Monitoring and Controlling Resources:

• Accepts cash, credit cards, money orders, checks, etc. as payment for rentals of campgrounds, group camps, cabins, shelters, and recreation lodges.
• Accepts on line reservations.

Performing General Physical Activities:

• Assists in suppressing forest fires at assigned work location to protect natural resources, facilities and the general public.
• Patches holes in roads and sidewalks to ensure public safety.
• Assists with controlled burning of wildflower plots and spillway dams utilizing various hand tools, flappers and fire rakes to allow return of native plants and wildflowers.
• Cleans floors, walls, ceilings, and restrooms to maintain proper sanitary conditions.
• Paints interior and exterior of buildings to ensure proper maintenance and appearance.
• Removes brush for fire prevention and safety.
• Changes exterior and interior light bulbs as needed on park grounds and facilities.

Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information:

• Keeps simple records and makes routine reports such as time expended and materials used.

Communicating with Persons Outside Organization:

• Communicates with persons outside agencies and government by two way radio, telephone, e-mail or in person.

Performing for or Working Directly with the Public:

• Checks visitors into campgrounds, group camps, cabins, shelters, and recreation lodges.
• Performs routine clerical work including answering phones, opening mail, etc.

Getting Information:

• Inspects grounds for trash, safety hazards, maintenance issues and general appearance to ensure public safety in the park(s).

Performing Administrative Activities:

• Types simple correspondence as required.

Handling and Moving Objects:

• Installs bulletin boards and signs to provide public information.

Competencies

Competencies:

• Integrity and Trust
• Problem Solving
• Approachability
• Decision Quality
• Learning on the Fly
• Composure
• Standing Alone
• Dealing with Ambiguity
• Innovation Management
• Humor

Knowledge:

• Public Safety and Security
• Mechanical
• Education and Training
• Customer and Personal Service
• Clerical
• Building and Construction

Skills:

• Operation and Control
• Equipment Maintenance
• Critical Thinking
• Installation
• Judgment and Decision Making
• Equipment Selection
• Troubleshooting
• Active Learning
• Active Listening
• Coordination
• Operation Monitoring
• Repairing
• Speaking

Abilities:

• Deductive Reasoning
• Gross Body Equilibrium
• Speech Clarity
• Speech Recognition
• Selective Attention
• Gross Body Coordination
• Control Precision
• Trunk Strength
• Depth Perception
• Peripheral Vision
• Sound Localization
• Dynamic Strength
• Problem Sensitivity
• Dynamic Flexibility
• Arm-Hand Steadiness

Tools & Equipment

• Personal Computer
• Fax Machine
• Copy Machine
• Hand Tools
• Welders
• Augers
• Pipe Cutters and Threaders
• Log Splitters
• Cash Register
• Tillers
• Tractors and Attachments
• Chippers
• Floor Scrubber
• Cement Mixer
• Sump Pump
• Vacuum
• Sign Maker
• Utility Vehicles
• Telephone
• Printer
• Two-Way Radio
• Power Tools
• Torch
• Multi-Meters
• Chain Saws
• Pressure Washer
• Mowers
• Back Hoe
• Bucket Trucks
• Gas and Diesel Pumps
• Floor Buffer
• Compacter
• Credit Card Machine
• Tile Cutter
• Trucks
  

TN Driver Standards

State of Tennessee positions that may involve driving responsibilities require candidates to meet the following minimum driver qualifications:

• A valid driver's license
• For the past five years, the candidate's driver record must not have record of the following violations: driving under the influence (DUI), reckless driving, license suspension for moving violations, more than 4 moving violations.

Please include your Driver's License Information under the Licenses and Certifications section of your application.

**Agencies may allow an exception based on other factors.