Educational State Forest Ranger

State of North Carolina•Johnston County, NC

1d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Educational State Forest Ranger duties include but are not limited to the presentation of forestry/environmental education programs to schools, civic groups, 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 available after working hours during fire danger periods and times of emergency response. Overnight travel will be required. Duty Station Location: 2411 Old US 70 W, Clayton, NC 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.

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.

Responsibilities

Presentation of forestry/environmental education programs to schools, civic groups, the general public.
Teach and environmental education workshops.
Assist in the design and development of such programs.
Working and coordinating volunteers, community service workers, and prison inmates.
Design layout and maintain forest trails, picnic areas, buildings, and exhibits, including routine janitorial duties.
Enforcing rules and regulations applicable to the forest.
Assist in wildfire suppression efforts and may be a member of an Incident Management Team.
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.
Involved with district and out-of-district projects as assigned.