Forestry Field Technician II: Wildfire Response & Forest Care

State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service, a division of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks a Forestry Technician II to support wildfire planning, landowner forestry services, and educational outreach in the Sylva area. The role requires an associate degree in forest management or related fields and relevant experience.

Responsibilities include emergency response, budget support, and collaboration with partners.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum.
• Three years of related forestry experience.
• Equivalent combination of education and training accepted.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Promote the protection of the State’s natural resources through wildfire suppression planning.
• Respond in emergencies as an initial attack incident commander and/or in ICS positions.
• Provide and promote forestry assistance to landowners (reforestation, forest health, prescribed burning, etc.).
• Provide forestry education through interaction with forestry partners, schools, civic groups, and organizations.
• Assist the District Forester with development, management, and accountability of the budget for the work unit.

Skills

Forest management

Wildfire suppression

Written and verbal communication

Task organization

Team player

Calm under stress

Education

Associate’s degree in forest management or environmental/natural science

Job description

The North Carolina Forest Service, a division of the Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks a Forestry Technician II to support wildfire planning, landowner forestry services, and educational outreach in the Sylva area. The role requires an associate degree in forest management or related fields and relevant experience.

Responsibilities include emergency response, budget support, and collaboration with partners.