County Ranger

State of NC Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services • Murphy, NC

417d • $64,000 - $64,000

About The Position

The County Ranger position with the North Carolina Forest Service involves leading forestry services in the assigned work area, focusing on the protection of natural resources, wildfire suppression, and environmental education. The role requires responding to emergencies, assisting landowners with forestry needs, and promoting forestry education through community engagement.

Requirements

• Knowledge of forest management or wildfire suppression.
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
• Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to accomplish goals.
• Self-motivated, team player, and able to remain calm under stress.
• Associate's degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum and three years of related experience, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Single Resource Boss qualified under the National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards.
• Experience in dealing with non-industrial private landowners.
• Experience in public speaking.
• Experience in providing instruction in a classroom setting.

Responsibilities

• 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 as an initial attack incident commander and/or in other ICS positions.
• Service landowner requests for forestry assistance including reforestation, forest health, and prescribed burning.
• Provide and promote forestry education through interaction with forestry partners, schools, civic groups, and organizations such as Tree Farm and FFA.
• Assist the District Forester with development, management, and accountability of budget for the work unit.

Benefits

• Health insurance
• Retirement plans
• Paid holidays
• Paid time off
• Professional development opportunities

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees