Forester I-Service Forester
About The Position
The North Carolina Forest Service Service Forester provides professional oversight and expertise in the forest management program across multiple counties in an assigned district. The role supports forest protection, resource management, and environmental education for North Carolina residents and landowners. Duties include collecting and analyzing forest data, advising landowners, preparing management plans for non-industrial private forest landowners, coordinating with consulting foresters and state and local government land managers, conducting environmental compliance inspections, and responding to wildland fires and natural disasters. Work hours are typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extended readiness may require evening, holiday, and weekend work, and availability after hours during fire-danger periods and emergencies. Overnight travel is required. Residency requirements will be discussed at interview. The duty station is 861 Berea Church Road, Elizabeth City, NC 27909. An official NC Forest Service uniform and a state-owned vehicle will be provided.
Requirements
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management.
- Knowledge of collecting and analyzing forestry data.
- Proficiency in Microsoft Office.
- Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats.
- Ability to be self-motivated, work as a team player, and remain calm under stress.
- A bachelor's degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters-accredited institution, registration by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Candidates not registered at hire must obtain registration as a Forester from the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters within two years of employment.
- Availability for after-hours work during fire-danger periods and emergencies, including possible evening, holiday, and weekend work.
- Ability to travel overnight.
Responsibilities
- Collect and analyze forest data and provide technical advice to landowners.
- Write management plans for non-industrial private forest landowners.
- Interact with consulting foresters and state and local government land managers to provide forestry-related technical assistance.
- Conduct environmental compliance inspections related to forestry regulations.
- Respond to emergencies, including wildland fires and natural disasters.
Benefits
- An official NC Forest Service uniform and state-owned vehicle are provided to support everyday job responsibilities.
- State employee benefits are referenced in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
