Forestry Tech I: Assistant County Ranger — Field & Fire Response

State of North Carolina - Agriculture & Consumer Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Forest Service, a part of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks a Forestry Technician I (S) based in Newton, NC. The role supports landowner forestry services, wildfire planning, and education across the state’s 100 counties.

Minimum education includes an Associate’s degree in forest management or related field, or a high school diploma with two years of forestry experience.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of forest management, wildfire suppression, or use of GPS/GIS software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks; stay calm under stress.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing landowner requests for forestry assistance.
• Assist with programs to promote trees and tree care in urban settings.
• Promote forestry education through interactions with forestry partners and groups.
• Support wildfire suppression planning and emergency response readiness.

Skills

Forest management

Wildfire suppression

GPS GIS

Communication skills

Prioritization / Organization

Education

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

High school diploma or GED with two years related experience

Job description

North Carolina Forest Service, a part of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks a Forestry Technician I (S) based in Newton, NC. The role supports landowner forestry services, wildfire planning, and education across the state’s 100 counties.

Minimum education includes an Associate’s degree in forest management or related field, or a high school diploma with two years of forestry experience.