District Ranger - Law Enforcement

State of North Carolina

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About The Position

This is a readvertisement. 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 The District Ranger oversees and performs forest fire control, law enforcement, all risk training, and administrative duties throughout the district. Position assists county personnel with fire suppression duties, conducts origin and cause investigations, issues citations and warning tickets, court preparation and addresses security matters on agency property. Position has approval authority for and ensures the quality and accuracy of all fire reports. Position advises District Forester of inconsistencies in fire control, law enforcement, or other matters as assigned within the district. Position functions as liaison with fire suppression cooperators. Position serves as District coordinator for western fire detail and district operations officers. Position serves as lead operations officer and Operations Section Chief or other position on district fire team and State IMT as needed. Position is designated as the district training officer and is responsible for training coordination and record keeping and maintenance and upkeep of IQS records. Position implements ICS at the district and state level. Position serves as District Safety Coordinator and may serve on Regional and State Safety Committee. Position is responsible for acquisition and disposal of state property; conducts property inventory and maintains property record; handles insurance claims and investigates tort claims at request of District Forester. Position has burning plan approval authority. Position serves as district lead responsibility for the RAWS and the NFDRS. 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. 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.

Requirements

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

Responsibilities

• Oversees and performs forest fire control, law enforcement, all risk training, and administrative duties throughout the district.
• Assists county personnel with fire suppression duties
• Conducts origin and cause investigations
• Issues citations and warning tickets
• Court preparation
• Addresses security matters on agency property
• Ensures the quality and accuracy of all fire reports
• Advises District Forester of inconsistencies in fire control, law enforcement, or other matters as assigned within the district
• Functions as liaison with fire suppression cooperators
• Serves as District coordinator for western fire detail and district operations officers
• Serves as lead operations officer and Operations Section Chief or other position on district fire team and State IMT as needed
• Designated as the district training officer and is responsible for training coordination and record keeping and maintenance and upkeep of IQS records
• Implements ICS at the district and state level
• Serves as District Safety Coordinator and may serve on Regional and State Safety Committee
• Responsible for acquisition and disposal of state property; conducts property inventory and maintains property record; handles insurance claims and investigates tort claims at request of District Forester
• Has burning plan approval authority
• Serves as district lead responsibility for the RAWS and the NFDRS

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

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