Forestry Technician – Educational State Forest Ranger

Agency Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division North Carolina Forest Service Job Classification Title Forestry Technician I (S) Position Number  Grade NC07

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

Please note:

Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. “If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum education and experience or knowledge and skills and abilities required for the position, then an applicant who does not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for hire as a trainee.

Salary for a trainee may be set lower than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting. The salary is adjusted as the trainee obtains the additional education and experience to fully meet the position qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.”

The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, 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.

• presentation of forestry/environmental education programs to schools, civic groups, and the general public, teach and environmental education workshops.
• Rangers assist in the design and development of such programs.
• Will often be working and coordinating volunteers, community service workers, and prison inmates.
• Rangers also design layout and maintain forest trails, picnic areas, buildings, and exhibits, including routine janitorial duties.
• They are responsible for enforcing rules and regulations applicable to the forest.
• They assist in wildfire suppression efforts and may be a member of an Incident Management Team.
• Will be involved in the development and implementation of the forest’s management plan, including but not limited to prescribed burning, oversight in areas of timber harvesting, site preparation, reforestation, timber stand improvement, water quality, and wildlife.
• Rangers can be involved with district and out-of-district projects as assigned.

Work hours are typically 8-5 M-F. Extended times of readiness will involve evening, holiday, and/or weekend work. Must be after working hours during fire danger periods and times of emergency response. Overnight travel will be required.

Duty Station

Location:

200 Gobbler Way, Stanley, NC 28164

This position requires the successful completion of employer-provided Ranger Training. Official NC Forest Service uniform and a State-owned vehicle will be provided to support everyday job responsibilities.

Recruitment Range: $37,377 - $65,408

• Knowledge of forest management, wildfire suppression or use of GPS/GIS software.
• 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

Minimum Education and Experience Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• Associate’s degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately…