Forester I - Field Data, Plans & Emergency Response

Ncagr; Elizabeth City (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 79,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service seeks a Forester I to provide professional forest management guidance to private landowners across multiple counties. This is a full-time, year-round role requiring data collection, plan writing, and collaboration with state and local land managers.

Work hours are typically 8–5, with after-hours readiness during fires or emergencies; overnight travel may be required. Residency in the Elizabeth City area is expected, and a state vehicle is provided to support

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry from SAF-accredited program or NC Board of Registration for Foresters; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must obtain Forester registration within two years of employment if not registered at hire.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience allowed as per the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

Responsibilities

• Collect and analyze forest data to provide technical advice to landowners.
• Write management plans for non-industrial private forest landowners.
• Interact with consulting foresters and other land managers for forestry-related assistance.
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections for forestry activities.
• Respond in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters.

Skills

Forest management knowledge

Analyzing forestry data

Microsoft Office proficiency

Communication skills

Teamwork under stress

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry (SAF-accredited or NC Foresters board registered) or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The North Carolina Forest Service seeks a Forester I to provide professional forest management guidance to private landowners across multiple counties. This is a full-time, year-round role requiring data collection, plan writing, and collaboration with state and local land managers.

Work hours are typically 8–5, with after-hours readiness during fires or emergencies; overnight travel may be required. Residency in the Elizabeth City area is expected, and a state vehicle is provided to support