Field Forestry Technician I — Assistant County Ranger

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

Job summary

North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician I (Assistant County Ranger) in Swain County, NC. This role supports landowner forestry services, wildfire planning, and forest education initiatives within a team responsible for protecting forests and guiding emergency responses.

Responsibilities include assisting with landowner requests, promoting tree care in urban settings, and engaging with partners and youth groups to advance forestry programs.

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

• 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.

Skills

Forest management

Wildfire suppression

GPS/GIS software

Communication skills

Education

Associate’s degree in forest management

High school or GED + 2 years related experience

Equivalent training and experience

Tools

GPS

GIS software

Job description

North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician I (Assistant County Ranger) in Swain County, NC. This role supports landowner forestry services, wildfire planning, and forest education initiatives within a team responsible for protecting forests and guiding emergency responses.

Responsibilities include assisting with landowner requests, promoting tree care in urban settings, and engaging with partners and youth groups to advance forestry programs.