Telework-Eligible Forestry District Supervisor I

Agriculture & Consumer Services; United States; Hybrid; USD 50,000 - 88,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework option

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service, part of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks a Forestry Supervisor I to lead district forestry programs and ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes managing fire response, GIS and cost-share initiatives in a multi-county district.

Responsibilities cover program oversight, staff leadership, and coordination of training, budgeting, and administrative duties.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in forestry from a SAF-accredited institution plus four years of related forestry experience.
• Or registration as a Forester by the NC Board of Registration for Foresters with four years of related post-registration experience.
• If not registered at hire, obtain NC Forester registration within two years of employment.

Responsibilities

• Manage district Forest Management, Water Quality, Ranger Training, GIS and cost-share programs.
• Oversee District’s Remote Access Weather Stations and National Fire Danger Rating programs.
• Coordinate fuel mitigation projects and Community Wildfire Protection Planning.
• Respond to wildland fires and all-risk incidents within the district; participate in ICS Operations and Planning Sections.
• Handle administrative duties including personnel hiring, performance management, purchasing, and budgeting.

Skills

Forest management

Silviculture

Wildland fire

Environmental rules

Leadership skills

Education

SAF-accredited forestry degree

NC Forester registration

Job description

The North Carolina Forest Service, part of the North Carolina Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services, seeks a Forestry Supervisor I to lead district forestry programs and ensure regulatory compliance. The role includes managing fire response, GIS and cost-share initiatives in a multi-county district.

Responsibilities cover program oversight, staff leadership, and coordination of training, budgeting, and administrative duties.