Forestry Technician I - Assistant County Ranger

nc; North Carolina; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service seeks a Forestry Technician I (S) to assist with forestry services and landowner requests across North Carolina. This role supports wildfire planning, forest education, and tree-care programs, contributing to resource protection and public safety.

training requirements include Ranger Training; a state vehicle is provided. Work hours are typically 8–5 M-F with after-hours readiness and possible overnight travel, location at 9007 Newell Baptist Church Road,

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in forest management or environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) may qualify.
• Knowledge of forest management, wildfire suppression or use of GPS/GIS software.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing landowner requests for forestry assistance.
• Promote forestry education through interaction with forestry partners, schools, civic groups, and school organizations.
• 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.

Skills

Forest management

Wildfire suppression

GPS/GIS

Effective communication

Organization & prioritization

Team player

Calm under stress

Education

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

High school diploma or GED

Tools

GPS

GIS

Job description

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Forestry Technician I (S)

Position Number

60032055

Grade

NC07

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.

"If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum education and experience or knowledge, skills, and abilities required for the position, then an applicant who does not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for hire as a trainee. Salary for a trainee may be set lower than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting. The salary is adjusted as the trainee obtains the additional education and experience to fully meet the position qualifications as outlined in the classification specification."

The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, resource management, and environmental education to the residents and landowners of North Carolina through a variety of programs. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.

Assistant County Ranger works with the County Ranger to provide services

• Assist with servicing landowner requests for forestry assistance
• Assist with programs to promote the importance of trees and tree care in the urban setting
• 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
• 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

Work Hours

Work hours are typically 8-5 M-F. Extended times of readiness will involve evening, holiday, and/or weekend work. Must be available after working hours during fire danger periods and times of emergency response. Overnight travel will be required.

Residency requirements discussed at time of interview. Duty Station Location: 9007 Newell Baptist Church Road, Charlotte, NC 28213

Training

This position requires the successful completion of employer provided Ranger Training.

Uniform and Vehicle

Official NC Forest Service uniform and a State-owned vehicle will be provided to support everyday job responsibilities.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $65,408

• Knowledge of forest management, wildfire suppression or use of GPS/GIS software.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to accomplish goals
• Must be self-motivated, a team player, and able to remain calm under stress

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.

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 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.

Associate's degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or Genera