Forestry Ranger: Wildfire Response & Community Outreach

Agriculture & Consumer Services; Arizona; On-site; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician II (S) to join the Agency Dept of Agriculture, Consumer Services Division. The role focuses on wildfire suppression planning, emergency response, and providing forestry services to landowners in Robbinsville, NC.

Responsibilities include assisting with budget and program management, coordinating with partners and schools, and ensuring timely delivery of forestry assistance and education.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Promote the protection of the State’s natural resources through development of wildfire suppression planning
• Respond in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters as an initial attack incident commander and/or in other ics positions
• Service landowner requests for forestry assistance which may be reforestation, forest health, prescribed burning, etc.
• Provide and promote forestry education through interaction with forestry partners, schools, civic groups, and school organizations such as Tree Farm, National Wild Turkey Federation, FFA, and 4-H
• Assist the District Forester with development, management, and accountability of budget for the work unit

Skills

Forest management

Wildfire suppression

Landowner relations

Communication skills

Teamwork

Education

Associate degree in forest management

Job description

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician II (S) to join the Agency Dept of Agriculture, Consumer Services Division. The role focuses on wildfire suppression planning, emergency response, and providing forestry services to landowners in Robbinsville, NC.

Responsibilities include assisting with budget and program management, coordinating with partners and schools, and ensuring timely delivery of forestry assistance and education.