Forestry Supervisor I - Assistant District Forester

nc; South Dakota; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service, part of The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks an Assistant District Forester to oversee forest management programs, fire prevention, GIS, and cost-share initiatives across a district.

You’ll coordinate staff, budgets, and field operations, including on-call duties during high fire danger and emergencies. Requires a forestry degree and professional experience; licensure or equivalent credentials are preferred.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in forestry from an SAF-accredited program.
• SAF accreditation or equivalent professional registration preferred.
• Experience leading forestry teams and managing projects.

Responsibilities

• Oversee Forest Management and Water Quality programs.
• Coordinate GIS, fuel mitigation and cost-share initiatives.
• Respond to wildland fires within the Incident Command System.
• Lead personnel hiring, performance management, and district budget.
• Ensure readiness for on-call emergencies and travel as needed.

Skills

forest management

silviculture

wildland fire suppression

environmental regulations

leadership training

communication skills

Education

Bachelor's degree in Forestry

SAF accreditation

professional forestry experience

Job description

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

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. ***

Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

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 100 counties in NC.

The Assistant District Forester manages and ensures compliance with 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 a vehicle will be provided at employer expense.

Residency will be discussed at time of interview

Duty Station Location: 9291 Piney Woods Road, Fairfield, NC 27826

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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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

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

• Knowledge of forest management, silviculture and regeneration practices
• Knowledge of wildland fire suppression strategy and tactics, or prescribed burning
• Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations
• Experience training others in forestry related subjects or matters
• Ability to develop good working relationships, be self-motivated, service oriented and have good leadership skills and written and oral communication skills

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;
• Registered by the NC Board of Registration for Foresters and four years of related professional post registration Forestry experience;
• or an equivalent combination