Forestry and Fire Specialist

Jobtailor; Stem (NC); On-site; USD 70,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor is seeking a statewide Environmental Program expert to oversee forestry, prescribed fire, and wildland fire management. The role serves as the primary contact for forestry and fire environmental issues across NCARNG facilities and federal/state agencies, reporting to the Environmental Management Director.

The ideal candidate will manage multiple programs including natural resources, invasive species, and fire management plans, while conducting independent regulatory research and

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, environmental, or natural resource sciences, or closely related field, or equivalent education/experience.
• Knowledge or experience with Federal or State environmental laws, regulations, and policies is preferred.
• Experience planning and coordinating with Federal or State agencies on forestry and fire management matters is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the organizational expert regarding forestry and fire management for a statewide Environmental Program.
• Perform professional, multidisciplinary work in forestry, prescribed fire, and wildland fire management.
• Serve as the primary point of contact for forestry and fire environmental issues involving NCARNG facilities statewide, National Guard Bureau, and other Federal and state agencies.
• Report to the Director of Environmental Management.
• Manage Natural Resources, ITAM, Invasive Species, Forestry Management Plan, Integrated Wildland Fire Management Plan, Prescribed Fire, and Fire Training activities.
• Conduct independent research and data accumulation for regulatory protocols and environmental management issues.
• Analyze complex regulatory issues.
• Identify and resolve problems.
• Make decisions while coordinating multiple personnel and agencies.

Skills

Forestry management

Fire management

Regulatory analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, environmental, or natural resource sciences

Job description

• Serve as the organizational expert regarding forestry and fire management for a statewide Environmental Program
• Perform professional, multidisciplinary work in forestry, prescribed fire, and wildland fire management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for forestry and fire environmental issues involving NCARNG facilities statewide, National Guard Bureau, and other Federal and state agencies
• Report to the Director of Environmental Management
• Manage Natural Resources, ITAM, Invasive Species, Forestry Management Plan, Integrated Wildland Fire Management Plan, Prescribed Fire, and Fire Training activities
• Conduct independent research and data accumulation for regulatory protocols and environmental management issues
• Analyze complex regulatory issues
• Identify and resolve problems
• Make decisions while coordinating multiple personnel and agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental, or natural resource sciences, or a closely related curriculum, from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge or experience with Federal or State environmental laws, regulations, and policies is preferred
• Experience planning and coordinating with Federal or State agencies on forestry and fire management matters is preferred
• Experience executing integrated forestry, invasive species, or wildland fire management programs is preferred
• All work history and education, including accurate dates of employment and attendance, must be documented on the application
• Degrees and transcripts must be from an appropriately accredited college or university
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 form
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach the required NGB 23A, DD256, or NGB 22 documentation
• Selected applicants for PREA-subject positions will undergo a PREA-specific background check
• Prior convictions or charges may prohibit employment for positions subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in forestry and fire management, with a strong understanding of Federal and State environmental laws and regulations. Capable of conducting independent research, analyzing regulatory issues, and coordinating with multiple agencies on environmental management matters.