Forestry Technician I: County Ranger Assistant

Ncagr; Newton (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

None

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service, within the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is seeking a Forestry Technician I to assist with forestry services, educate the public, and support wildfire planning and emergency response from the Newton area. The role emphasizes landowner assistance, urban tree education, and strong teamwork across partners.

Typical duties include field-based forestry work, coordination with county rangers, and responding to emergencies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution.
• High school or GED diploma and two years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• 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

Skills

Forest management

Wildfire suppression

GPS/GIS

Communication skills

Education

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

High school diploma or GED + 2 years related experience

Job description

The North Carolina Forest Service, within the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, is seeking a Forestry Technician I to assist with forestry services, educate the public, and support wildfire planning and emergency response from the Newton area. The role emphasizes landowner assistance, urban tree education, and strong teamwork across partners.

Typical duties include field-based forestry work, coordination with county rangers, and responding to emergencies.