Fish and Wildlife Forester III pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 21002227
- Class code
- 21002227
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Fish and Wildlife Forester III is $4,040 to $6,464 per month, spanning every alternate range the plan defines.
- Kentucky publishes an entry rate and a midpoint for each pay grade, not a maximum, so the upper figure on this page is the grade midpoint.
- That works out to about $48,483 to $77,574 a year at full time.
- Kentucky Personnel Cabinet keys this classification as class code 21002227.
- The plan defines 3 alternate ranges for this class, so the rate depends on which criteria an employee meets.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Alternate ranges
| Range | Entry | Midpoint | Basis |
|---|---|---|---|
| Range 37.5-hour week | $4,040 | $6,060 | per month |
| Range 40-hour week | $4,310 | $6,464 | per month |
| Range Hourly | $24.86 | $37.30 | per hour |
Which alternate range applies is set by the plan's own criteria (experience, certification or assignment). The criteria text lives in the source document.
Class specification
The Personnel Cabinet class specification for this class is published by Kentucky Personnel Cabinet. The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/16/2023.
What the state says the job is
Serves as the first-line supervisor of professional and/or technical personnel involved in the research and management of forest wildlife habitats and populations OR plans and coordinates forestry projects in accordance with forest management plans and performs forestry work in connection with the research and management of forest wildlife habitats and populations; and performs other duties as required.
Examples of the work
Collects data in the field for forest inventories and wildlife species surveys. Prepares forest management plans for multiple areas, regions, or programs; performs and monitors forestry practices such as timber harvest operations, timber stand improvement, commercial timber harvest, prescribed burn and tree planning projects. Assists with preparation and maintenance of fiscal and administrative reports and annual operating budgets. Provides technical guidance, assistance, and outreach to agency staff, the public, and the media regarding wildlife forestry issues through oral and written communication.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in forestry. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have three years of professional experience in forestry and/or wildlife forestry. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: A master's degree in forestry will substitute for one year of the required experience Substitute EXPERIENCE for EDUCATION: NONE
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to 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.
Quoted from the Personnel Cabinet class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
Kentucky Personnel Cabinet publishes this figure in Classified and Unclassified 37.5 and 40-Hour Salary Schedule, effective September 16, 2026. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
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