Forestry Technician I — Field Ranger (Fire & Forest)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Uniform provided

State-owned vehicle

Job summary

Ncagr is seeking a Forestry Technician I (Assistant County Ranger) in Buncombe County, NC. The role supports landowner forestry services, community education, and wildfire planning, with duties in emergency response when needed.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in forest management or related field, or equivalent experience, and a North Carolina driver's license within 90 days. Work hours are weekdays, with after-hours and travel as needed.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum.
• High school diploma or GED with two years of related forestry experience.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

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

Written & verbal communication

Organizational skills

Team player

Calm under stress

Education

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

High school diploma or GED with two years related forestry experience

Equivalent combination of training and experience

Tools

GPS/GIS software

Job description

Ncagr is seeking a Forestry Technician I (Assistant County Ranger) in Buncombe County, NC. The role supports landowner forestry services, community education, and wildfire planning, with duties in emergency response when needed.

Requirements include an Associate's degree in forest management or related field, or equivalent experience, and a North Carolina driver's license within 90 days. Work hours are weekdays, with after-hours and travel as needed.