Service Forester

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Service Forester to provide professional oversight in forest management. This role includes data collection and analysis, writing management plans, and conducting compliance inspections. Candidates should have a bachelor’s degree in forestry and effective communication skills. Commitment to both office and fieldwork, including emergency response, is essential.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License.
• Knowledge of principles and practices of forest management required.
• Ability to remain calm under stress.

Responsibilities

• Collects and analyzes forest data for landowners.
• Writes management plans for non-industrial private forest land.
• Conducts environmental compliance inspections for forestry activities.

Skills

Knowledge of forest management principles

Ability to communicate effectively

Data analysis

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree in forestry

Tools

Microsoft Office

ArcMap GIS software

Job description

Description of Work

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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Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies

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
  
  

Minimum Education And Experience Requirements

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.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

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Please select which best fits your education and/or experience. (Upload applicable documentation under attachments on the application.)

• I have graduated or am within 6 months of graduation with a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited bachelor's or master's degree
• I am registered by the NC State Board of Registration for Foresters (NCBRF) and have my NC Registered Foresters Number
• I am a registered forester in a state that has reciprocity with the NC State Board of Registration for Foresters
• I have documentation from the National SAF office that states my non-SAF accredited degree meets the current education criteria of the Certified Forester credential
• I have a document from the NC State Board of Registration for Foresters that states I can sit for the NCBRF Registration exam
• None the above apply to me
  
  

02

If You Have a Master's Degree, Select Which Type

• Master of Science in Forestry
• Master of Forestry
• do not have a master's degree in Forestry
  
  

03

Do you have or are you able to obtain, within 30 days of hire, a valid Driver’s License?

• Yes
• No
  
  

04

Do you have knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management? (If YES, under the “duties/skills” sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

05

Do you have knowledge of collecting and analyzing forestry data? (If YES, under the “duties/skills” sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

06

Are you proficient Microsoft Office? (If YES, under the “duties/skills” sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)

• Yes
• No
  
  

07

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the job for which you are applying).

• Yes
• No
  
  

08

If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "no" enter NA

09

To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company?

• Yes
• No
  
  

10

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information. If you answered "No", please type N/A.

• Required Question