Forestry Supervisor I - Assistant District Forester

State of North Carolina; North Carolina; On-site; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service seeks a Forestry Supervisor I to manage forest management, water quality, ranger training, GIS, and cost-share programs across the district. You will oversee weather stations, fire danger rating, CWPPs, and fuel mitigation projects while supporting emergency response and prescribed burns.

Responsibilities include on-call readiness, personnel hiring, and budgeting, with a focus on leadership, coordination, and program compliance across NC counties.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of forest management silvicultural techniques and regeneration practices.
• Knowledge of the Forest Practice Guidelines that relate to Water Quality and River Buffer Rules.
• Knowledge of current state and federal forest management cost share programs.
• Knowledge of wildland fire suppression techniques.
• Possess 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.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Forest management

Silvicultural techniques

Water quality guidelines

Wildland fire suppression

Written and verbal communication

Leadership and organization

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry

Registration as Forester (NC)

Education/Experience equivalency

Job description

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Forestry Supervisor I (NS)

Position Number

60031703

Grade

NC13

About Us

The 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 Work

The 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 interview

Duty Station Location: 220 Sardis Road, Asheville, NC 28806

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Knowledgeof forest management silvicultural techniques and regeneration practices
• Knowledgeof the Forest Practice Guidelines that relate to Water Quality and River Buffer Rules
• Knowledgeof current state and federal forest management cost share programs
• Knowledge of wildland fire suppression techniques
• Possess 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.

Recruitment Range

Recruitment Range: $50,088 - $87,654

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Minimum Education and Experience

Some 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 Statement

The 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.

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.