Forestry Technician II - County Ranger

NC; Marion, Northern (NC, KY); Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

State-owned vehicle

Uniform provided

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician II to join the County Ranger program in Marion, NC. The role involves wildfire suppression planning, emergency response, assisting landowners with forestry needs, and providing forestry education in the community.

The position requires a valid NC driver's license, residency in the area, and willingness to travel. Work hours are typically 8-5, with after-hours readiness during fire danger periods and potential overtime for

Qualifications

• Knowledge of forest management or wildfire suppression.
• Experience dealing with non-industrial private landowners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to accomplish goals.
• Self-motivated, a team player, and able to remain calm under stress.

Responsibilities

• Promote protection of the State's natural resources through wildfire suppression planning.
• Respond to emergencies such as wildland fires as an initial attack incident commander or in ICS roles.
• Assist landowner requests for forestry assistance (reforestation, forest health, prescribed burning).
• Provide forestry education through partnerships with schools and forestry organizations.
• Assist District Forester with development and management of unit budget.

Skills

Forest management knowledge

Wildfire suppression knowledge

Written and verbal communication

Organization and prioritization

Team player and calm under stress

Education

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

Job description

## Forestry Technician II - County RangerApply: McDowell County, NC: Full time: Posted 3 Days Ago: End Date: October 2, 2026 (10 days left to apply): JR-124282**Agency**Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services**Division**North Carolina Forest Service**Job Classification Title**Forestry Technician II (S)**Position Number**60031844**Grade**NC08**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. \\*\\*\\* This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. \\*\\*\\* “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 designated as an emergency response Division and is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, 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. The County Ranger is the lead for NCFS services provided in the assigned work area. Position requires: • 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 as an initial attack incident commander and/or in other ICS positions • Service landowner requests for forestry assistance, which may be reforestation, forest health, prescribed burning, etc. • 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 • Assist the District Forester with development, management, and accountability of budget for the work unit 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 the time of interview. Duty Station Location: 151 Agricultural Service Drive, Marion, NC 28752 This position requires the successful completion of employer-provided Ranger Training. 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: $39,244 - $68,679*** Knowledge of forest management or wildfire suppression* Experience in dealing with non-industrial private landowners* 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 stressClick Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.**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.** Please follow the instructions to apply online. **It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.**Applicants seeking veteran's/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214, NGB 23A (RPAS), DD256 or NGB 22. 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 and three years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.**Necessary Special Qualification:** Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license required within 90 days of hire.