Assistant County Ranger

State of North Carolina • Northampton, MA

6d • Onsite

About The Position

This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum education and experience or knowledge, 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. The Assistant County Ranger works with the County Ranger to provide services.

Requirements

• 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
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

• Employer provided Ranger Training.

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

Benefits

• variety of leave options
• professional development opportunities
• insurance

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree