Assistant County Ranger

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a dedicated team of professionals committed to protecting North Carolina's forests and natural resources. As an Assistant County Ranger, you'll engage with landowners, promote forestry education, and respond to emergencies. This role offers a unique opportunity to make a meaningful impact in your community while working in a supportive environment. With responsibilities that include assisting with forestry programs and wildfire suppression planning, you'll play a crucial part in ensuring the health of our state's ecosystems. If you're passionate about environmental stewardship and community service, this position is perfect for you.

Benefits

Official NC Forest Service Uniform

State-Owned Vehicle

Overnight Travel Opportunities

Qualifications

• Knowledge of forest management and wildfire suppression.
• Excellent communication skills and ability to prioritize tasks.

Responsibilities

• Assist with landowner requests for forestry assistance.
• Promote forestry education through community engagement.
• Respond to emergencies like wildland fires.

Skills

Forest Management

Wildfire Suppression

GPS/GIS Software

Written Communication

Verbal Communication

Task Organization

Team Player

Stress Management

Education

Associate's Degree in Forest Management

High School Diploma or GED with 2 years of related experience

Job description

If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum education and experience, or knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position then, an applicant who does not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for hire as a trainee. Salary for a trainee may be set lower than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting. The salary is adjusted as the trainee obtains the additional education and experience to fully meet the position qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.”

The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provideforest protection, emergency response, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.

The Assistant County Ranger works with the County Ranger to provide services. Position requires:

• Assist with servicing landowner requests for forestry assistance
• Assist with programs to promote the importance of trees and tree care in the urban setting
• Provide and promote forestry education through interaction with forestry partners, schools, civic groups and school organizations such as Tree Farm, National Wild Turkey Federation, FFA and 4-H
• Promote the protection of the State’s natural resources through development of wildfire suppression planning
• Respond in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters

Work hours are typically 8-5 M-F. Extended times of readiness will involve evening, holiday, and/or weekend work.

Must be available after working hours during fire danger periods and times of emergency response.

Overnight travel will be required.

Residency requirements discussed at time of interview.

Duty Station Location:

822 Fire Tower Road, Rose Hill, NC 28458

This position requires the successful completion of an employer provided Ranger Training.

Official NC Forest Service uniform and a State-owned vehicle will be provided to support everyday job responsibilities.

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.

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The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

Knowledge of forest management, wildfire suppression or use of GPS/GIS software.

Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to accomplish goals.

Must be self-motivated, a team player, and able to remain calm under stress.

You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

Associate's degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification:

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver s license required within 90 days of hire.

Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online.It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.