District Ranger - Law Enforcement

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January 30, 2026 (14 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-102099
** Agency
* * Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services
** Division
* * North Carolina Forest Service
** Job Classification Title
** Forestry Technician III (S)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC09

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
** This is a re-advertisement. All previous applicants DO NOT have to reapply to be considered.
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
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 will be discussed at time of interview.
Duty Station Location  133 Glenn Cabe Road, Sylva, NC 28779       All applicants applying for this position will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and an extensive background check due to State Forest Law Enforcement Officer Responsibilities.
This position requires the successful completion of Ranger Training to maintain employment.
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences**$39,671-$69,426
* Skilled in wildland fire suppression strategy and tactics.
* Experience in wildland firefighter instructing.
* Ability to develop good working relationships, be self-motivated and service oriented.
* Must have good leadership skills.
** Necessary Special

Qualification:

** Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license required within
** 90
* * days of hire.

** Necessary

Special Requirements :
** Candidate must have or be able to obtain a sworn law enforcement officer appointment in compliance with Chapter 17C of the General Statutes of the state of North Carolina and specifically with the appropriate Rules of Chapter 9 Title 12 of the North Carolina Administrative Code, as promulgated by the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission..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 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.

** 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 appropriate accredited institution and five years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Necessary Special

Qualification:

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license required within 90 days of hire.
** EEO Statement
** The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with…