[2] His next career steps included being an "Other Resource Assistant", and a Silviculturist (an individual who is responsible for timber harvesting and reforestation plans).

In this capacity, he oversaw numerous work areas of the Forest Service, including the Lands and Realties the agency has been entrusted with, but also less obvious aspects such as Minerals and Geology.

One of his premier tasks will be to lead the fight against wildland fires[17] which consume more than half of the Forest Services financial resources, topping $2 billion in 2017.

[18] The agency, as Tooke said in a statement in September 2017, also appreciates the help it receives from Congress to develop more effective tools for firefighting.

[19] Another task for the person in this position will be to manage U.S. public forests effectively and to cooperate well with authorities on both state and local levels.

[20] On March 2, 2018, the U.S. Forest Service confirmed that the United States Department of Agriculture has "engaged an independent investigator" to evaluate charges of sexual misconduct and harassment against Tooke, including retaliation against those who complained about him.