Jobs Title:
East Tennessee Stewardship Ecologist - TN Division of Natural Areas

Post Date
2/26/2026

Expiration Date
3/16/2026

Details:
The Division of Natural Areas is excited to be hiring a Stewardship Ecologist for the East Tennessee region. The Stewardship Ecologist is the “hands-on”
manager overseeing land management and ecological restoration activities at natural areas from the eastern edge of the Cumberland Plateau to the Blue
Ridge Mountains (locations of Tennessee’s natural areas). Most work will be field based, with the ability for some in-office and remote office work as
needed. This position will require travel around the region, with occasional long days and overnight

Qualifications:
Preferred candidates will have experience in conservation biology, land management, ecological restoration, prescribed fire, native species conservation, or nature preserve/natural area management; and a bachelor's degree in Natural Resources, Forestry, Biology, Botany, Wildlife & Fisheries
Science, Ecology, Environmental Science, Zoology, or related field. Candidates must meet the minimum qualifications (MQs) for the TDEC ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANT 3 series. For MQs and how to apply, please visit: http://www.tn.gov/careers

Comments:
Highlighted Responsibilities:

-Working knowledge of ecological concepts of Tennessee’s fauna, flora, and natural communities.
-Familiarity with conservation issues in East Tennessee.
-Possess or have ability to obtain certification related to prescribed fire for management of conservation lands, including writing burn prescriptions or
natural area management plans.
-Experience writing and implementing integrated pest management plans for treatment of invasive exotic species.
-Experience or ability to conduct species monitoring and searches.
-Ability to conduct public outreach related to natural areas preservation
-Familiarity with the Environmental Systems Research Institute’s (ESRI) Geographic Information System (GIS) software and mapping mobile
applications.
-Ability to operate various equipment used in land management (e.g., tractors, chainsaws, mowers, herbicide sprayers).
-Ability to conduct field work and site assessments, sometimes in difficult terrain and the ability to meet physical standards of arduous wildland fire
certification.


Employer:
State of Tennessee - Department of Environment and Conservat
Contact:
Sam King

Email:
sam.king@tn.gov

Website:
https://www.tn.gov/environment/program-areas/na-natural-areas.html

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