Forestry Supervisor I - Assistant District Forester

State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services is seeking a Forestry Supervisor I (NS) for the North Carolina Forest Service in Asheville. The role directs forest management, water quality and GIS programs, while guiding cost-share projects and wildfire response under the Incident Command System framework.

You will oversee personnel, budgeting and procurement, with on-call readiness and potential travel.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry from SAF-accredited institution with four years of related forestry experience.
• OR Registered Forester with NC Board with four years of related post-registration forestry experience.
• Equivalent education/experience acceptable per equivalency guide.
• Must obtain Forester registration within two years if not registered.

Responsibilities

• Manage and ensure compliance of Forest Management, Water Quality, Ranger Training, GIS and cost-share programs.
• Direct and coordinate work on Remote Access Weather Stations, National Fire Danger Rating programs, and fire mitigation projects.
• Respond to wildland fires and other incidents within the District as part of ICS Operations/Planning.
• Handle administrative duties including personnel hiring, performance management, purchasing and budget oversight.

Skills

Forest management

Silvicultural techniques

Regeneration practices

Forest Practice Guidelines

Cost-share programs

Wildland fire suppression

Written and verbal communication

Leadership

Organization & prioritization

Education

Bachelor’s degree in forestry (SAF accredited)

Registration as Forester (NC)

Education/Experience equivalency

Job description

AgencyDept of Agriculture , Consumer ServicesDivisionNorth Carolina Forest ServiceJob Classification TitleForestry Supervisor I (NS)Position Number60031703GradeNC13About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture, agribusiness, and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2,000 employees.Description of WorkThe North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is designated as an emergency response Division and a team of professionals who provide forest protection, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of NC through a variety of programs. The NCFS provides services to the 100 counties in NC.The Assistant District Forester manages and ensures compliance of the Forest Management, Water Quality, Ranger Training, GIS programs and cost-share programs. Position directs and coordinates work on the District’s Remote Access Weather Stations, National Fire Danger Rating programs, Community Wildfire Protection Planning and fuel mitigation projects.Individual will function in various positions on prescribed burns and within the Incident Command System’s Operations and Planning Sections responding to wildland fires, and other “all-risk” incidents within the District.Administrative duties will include personnel hiring, performance management, purchasing, and managing the District’s Forestation program/budget.Work hours are typically 8-5 Monday – Friday. Extended times of readiness will require evening, holiday and/or weekend work. Must be able to be on call for extended times and consecutive days during high danger periods and times of emergency response. Some overnight travel may be required.Occasional heavy lifting is required.Must have a valid NC Driver’s License.Official NCFS uniforms and vehicle will be provided at employer expense.Residency will be discussed at time of interviewDuty Station Location: 220 Sardis Road, Asheville, NC 28806Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesRecruitment Range: $50,088 - $87,654Knowledge of forest management silvicultural techniques and regeneration practicesKnowledge of the Forest Practice Guidelines that relate to Water Quality and River Buffer RulesKnowledge of current state and federal forest management cost share programsKnowledge of wildland fire suppression techniquesPossess and demonstrate excellent written and verbal communication skills; good personal relation skills, and leadership skills with ability to organize and prioritize and be self-motivated.Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidate's related education and experience.Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22.All Law Enforcement positions, aviation safety-sensitive positions, and positions requiring a Pilot's License or a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver's License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.* Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. *Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.Minimum Education and ExperienceSome state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.Bachelor’s degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution and four years of related professional Forestry experience; or Registered by the NC Board of Registration for Foresters and four years of related professional post registration Forestry experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Necessary Special Requirement: Those not registered at the time of hire must obtain registration as a Forester from the NC Board of Registration for Foresters within two years of employment.EEO StatementT he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.Recruiter:Alyssa Danielle BartholomewRecruiter Email: [e-mail]