Forestry Technician II - County Ranger

Ncagr; North Carolina; Hybrid; USD 39,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician II (S) based in Rutherfordton, NC. The role supports wildfire suppression planning, emergency response, and forestry assistance to landowners, with duties including budgeting and education outreach.

The position requires an associate's degree in a forest-related field and 3 years of related experience; a NC driver's license within 90 days of hire is also required.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of forest management or wildfire suppression.
• Experience dealing with non-industrial private landowners.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Promote wildfire suppression planning to protect state resources.
• Respond in emergencies as an initial attack incident commander or in other IC roles.
• Serve landowners with forestry assistance (reforestation, forest health, prescribed burning).
• Provide forestry education through interactions with partners, schools and organizations (Tree Farm, NWF, FFA, 4-H).
• Assist the District Forester with development, management and budgeting for the work unit.

Skills

Forest management knowledge

Experience with landowners

Communication skills

Education

Associate's degree in forest management/environmental sciences

Job description

Agency Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division North Carolina Forest Service Job Classification Title Forestry Technician II (S) Position Number 60031848 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

This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.

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 the 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 time of interview.

Duty Station Location: 519 Airport Road, Rutherfordton, NC 28139

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

• 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 stress

Recruitment Range: $39,244 - $68,679

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.

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.

Minimum Education and Experience

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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions Valuing Education and Experience

The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

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