Urban Forestry Field Ranger Assistant

Arts In Wilmington; Nashville (NC); On-site; USD 37,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician I to support county ranger duties in Nashville, NC. The role focuses on assisting landowner forestry requests, promoting tree care, and delivering forestry education across partnerships and school programs.

You will help with wildfire suppression planning, forest resource protection, and emergency response, with regular 8–5 work hours and occasional evenings or weekends during fire danger or emergencies.

Qualifications

• Associate’s degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution.
• High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related experience in providing forestry services.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Assist with servicing landowner requests for forestry assistance.
• Assist with programs to promote the importance of trees and tree care in the urban setting.
• 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.
• 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.

Skills

Forest management

Wildfire suppression

GPS GIS software

Written & verbal communication

Team player

Organization skills

Calm under stress

Education

Associate's degree in forest management or environmental science

High school diploma or GED + 2 years related forestry experience

Equivalent combination of training & experience

Job description

The North Carolina Forest Service is seeking a Forestry Technician I to support county ranger duties in Nashville, NC. The role focuses on assisting landowner forestry requests, promoting tree care, and delivering forestry education across partnerships and school programs.

You will help with wildfire suppression planning, forest resource protection, and emergency response, with regular 8–5 work hours and occasional evenings or weekends during fire danger or emergencies.