Forester I: Field Management & Emergency Response

State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Official NC Forest Service uniform

State-owned vehicle provided

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service, part of the State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services, seeks a Forester I (NS) to provide professional oversight in forest management for multiple counties within the assigned district.

You will collect and analyze forest data, write management plans for non-industrial private forest landowners, and supply technical assistance to landowners and professionals.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry or SAF-accredited equivalent.
• Ability to write forest management plans for private landowners.
• Knowledge of forest data collection and analysis.

Responsibilities

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

Skills

Forest data analysis

Technical advisory

Communication skills

Education

Bachelors degree in forestry

SAF-accredited or NC Forester registration within 2 years

Job description

The North Carolina Forest Service, part of the State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services, seeks a Forester I (NS) to provide professional oversight in forest management for multiple counties within the assigned district.

You will collect and analyze forest data, write management plans for non-industrial private forest landowners, and supply technical assistance to landowners and professionals.