Forester I - Forest Management & Emergency Response

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

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

North Carolina Forest Service, part of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks a Forester I to provide professional forest management oversight across multiple counties. Primary duties include data analysis, writing management plans for private forests, and coordinating with consulting foresters and other agencies.

Responsibilities also cover environmental compliance inspections and rapid response during emergencies such as fires or disasters; residency in NC is

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry from SAF-accredited institution or equivalent.
• Knowledge of forest management principles and data collection.
• Proficient in Microsoft Office and written/oral communication.
• Ability to work in a team and remain calm under stress.
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may apply.

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 advice.
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections for forestry regulations.
• Respond to emergencies such as wildland fires and natural disasters.

Skills

Forest management

Data collection & analysis

MS Office

Written and oral communication

Team player

Work under pressure

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry

Job description

North Carolina Forest Service, part of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks a Forester I to provide professional forest management oversight across multiple counties. Primary duties include data analysis, writing management plans for private forests, and coordinating with consulting foresters and other agencies.

Responsibilities also cover environmental compliance inspections and rapid response during emergencies such as fires or disasters; residency in NC is