Forestry Program Specialist pay range
Commonwealth of Kentucky · class code 20001487
- Class code
- 20001487
- Pay grade
- 15
- Pay unit
- Month
- Alternate ranges
- 3
- State
- Kentucky
- The Commonwealth of Kentucky published pay range for Forestry Program Specialist 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 20001487.
- 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
Performs and coordinates activities in the development, implementation, and oversight of one of the following program areas: forest products utilization, forest health, nursery and tree improvement, urban and community forestry, wildfire prevention and control, forest management and stewardship assistance; and performs other duties as assigned.
Examples of the work
Performs primarily science-based duties in a variety of program areas, including forest management as it relates to silviculture; plans, develops, and coordinates the activities of a specific forestry program. Provides and evaluates program, section, or nursery data for the manager, supervisor, or superintendent. Maintains systems that evaluate program objectives and accomplishments. Performs necessary technical studies. Reviews and keeps abreast of current program technology. Coordinates and performs training activities of forestry personnel. Provides technical assistance to forestry personnel.
Minimum qualifications
EDUCATION: Graduate of a college or university with a bachelor's degree in forestry, natural or physical science. EXPERIENCE, TRAINING, OR SKILLS: Must have four years of professional experience in forest products utilization, forest health, tree nursery and tree improvement, urban and community forestry, wildfire prevention and control, forest management stewardship assistance, natural resource management, conservation or four years of professional experience as a forester. Substitute EDUCATION for EXPERIENCE: Graduate study in forestry or related field will substitute for the required experience on a year-for-year basis.
Special requirements
Must possess a valid driver's license prior to appointment in this job classification. Must be at least 21 years of age. 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.
Job titles and their pay grades come from the Job Specification Search, joined to the salary schedule.
Nearby classes in Kentucky
Forestry Program Specialist in other states
| State | Entry | Midpoint | Per year at full time |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alabama | $53,818 | $90,295 | $53,818 to $90,295 |
| Louisiana | $40,830 | $73,486 | $40,830 to $73,486 |
| Tennessee | $4,562 | $6,825 | $54,744 to $81,900 |
Each state publishes its own range for a classification with this exact title. Duties, grade structures and bargaining units differ between states, so read each class page before comparing.