Educational State Forest Ranger

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician I (S) in Clayton, NC. The role covers forestry education, field work, and support for wildfire response under supervision. You will assist in implementing management plans, coordinating volunteers, and helping maintain forest access and public safety.

Typical hours are 8–5, with potential after-hours during fire danger periods. The position includes field duties at multiple sites with travel as needed; the department values teamwork,

Qualifications

• 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

Responsibilities

• Provide forestry/environmental education programs to schools, civic groups, and the public.
• Coordinate volunteers and community service workers on forest projects.
• Assist in developing and implementing the forest management plan, including prescribed burning and timber activities.
• Support district and out-of-district projects as assigned.

Skills

Forest management knowledge

Wildfire response awareness

Excellent communication

Task organization

Team player

Calm under stress

Tools

GPS/GIS software

Job description

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Forestry Technician I (S)

Position Number

60032275

Grade

NC07

About Us

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.

Description of Work

Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

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 provide forest 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.

Educational State Forest Ranger duties include but are not limited to the presentation of forestry/environmental education programs to schools, civic groups, the general public, teach and environmental education workshops. Rangers assist in the design and development of such programs. Will often be working and coordinating volunteers, community service workers, and prison inmates. Rangers also design layout and maintain forest trails, picnic areas, buildings, and exhibits, including routine janitorial duties. They are responsible for enforcing rules and regulations applicable to the forest.

They assist in wildfire suppression efforts and may be a member of an Incident Management Team. Will be involved in the development and implementation of the forest's management plan including but not limited to prescribed burning, oversight in areas of timber harvesting, site preparation, reforestation, timber stand improvement, water quality, and wildlife. Rangers can be involved with district and out-of-district projects as assigned.

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.

Duty Station Location

2411 Old US 70 W, Clayton, NC

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

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

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $65,408

• 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

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.

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.

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

Minimum Education and Experience

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