Service Forester

North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services; North Carolina; On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is seeking a Service Forester to manage forestry programs across multiple counties. This position requires expertise in forest management, data analysis, and effective communication. The role involves technical advice for landowners, environmental compliance, and emergency responses, with opportunities for growth and impact on state forestry efforts.

Benefits

Official uniform provided

State-owned vehicle provided

Qualifications

• Must hold or obtain a valid Driver’s License within 30 days of hire.
• Knowledge of forestry data collection and analysis.
• Wildland Firefighter II qualification preferred.

Responsibilities

• Provide technical advice to landowners on forest management.
• Conduct environmental compliance inspections related to forestry activities.
• Respond to emergencies like wildland fires.

Skills

Communication

Self-motivation

Teamwork

Stress management

Knowledge of forest management

Data analysis

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcMap GIS software

Job description

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 Service Forester provides professional oversight and expertise in the forest management program to multiple counties in assigned District. Position requires:

• Collecting and analyzing forest data to provide technical advice to landowners
• Writing management plans for non-industrial private forest landowners
• Interacts with consulting foresters, as well as other professional state and local government land managers for forestry related technical assistance.
• Conducting environmental compliance inspections for regulations related to forestry activities
• Responds in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters.

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: 1163 North US Hwy #1, Rockingham, NC 28379

Official NC Forest Service uniform and a State-owned vehicle will be provided to support everyday job responsibilities.

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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.

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The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

• Must have, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Driver’s License

• Proficient in Microsoft Office
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management
• Knowledge of collecting and analyzing forestry data
• Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
• Ability to be self-motivated, a team player, and able to remain claim under stress

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Wildland Firefighter II qualified under the National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards
• Experienced with prescribed fire
• Experienced in public speaking
• Forested wetland and water quality regulations
• Management plan writing
• Mapping grade GPS units and ArcMap GIS software

You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.

Bachelor's degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution; or registered by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirement: Those not registered at the time of hire must obtain registration as a Forester from the NC Board of Registration for Foresters within two years of employment.

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 of 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.