Forestry Technician I: Fire Response & Field Support

Agriculture & Consumer Services; United States; On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician I to assist with forestry services across North Carolina. Responsibilities include aiding landowner requests, promoting tree care in urban settings, and delivering forestry education with partners and groups such as 4-H and FFA.

Work hours are typically 8-5, with after-hours readiness during fire danger and emergencies. A valid NC driver’s license and an associate degree or equivalent experience are required; training and a state

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or GED and two years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license required within 90 days of hire.

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 knowledge

Wildfire suppression knowledge

GPS/GIS software knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Organization and prioritization

Self-motivated

Team player

Calm under stress

Education

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

High school diploma or GED with 2 years related experience

Job description

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician I to assist with forestry services across North Carolina. Responsibilities include aiding landowner requests, promoting tree care in urban settings, and delivering forestry education with partners and groups such as 4-H and FFA.

Work hours are typically 8-5, with after-hours readiness during fire danger and emergencies. A valid NC driver’s license and an associate degree or equivalent experience are required; training and a state