Forestry Supervisor I – Assistant District Forester
About The Position
The Assistant District Forester for the North Carolina Forest Service manages and ensures compliance with Forest Management, Water Quality, Ranger Training, GIS, and cost-share programs. The position directs and coordinates the District’s Remote Access Weather Stations, National Fire Danger Rating programs, Community Wildfire Protection Planning, and fuel mitigation projects. The incumbent serves in various roles on prescribed burns and within the Incident Command System Operations and Planning Sections when responding to wildland fires and other all-risk incidents in the district. Administrative responsibilities include personnel hiring, performance management, purchasing, and managing the District’s Forestation program and budget. Work is typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extended readiness periods may require evening, holiday, or weekend work, and the employee must be able to remain on call for extended periods and consecutive days during high-danger periods and emergency responses. Some overnight travel and occasional heavy lifting may be required. A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required. Official NCFS uniforms and a vehicle are provided at employer expense. Residency will be discussed at interview. The position currently qualifies for a telework option, which is subject to change at management’s discretion.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters-accredited institution and four years of related professional forestry experience; or registration by the NC Board of Registration for Foresters and four years of related professional post-registration forestry experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Applicants not registered at the time of hire must obtain registration as a Forester from the NC Board of Registration for Foresters within two years of employment.
- Valid North Carolina driver’s license.
- Knowledge of forest management, silviculture, and regeneration practices.
- Knowledge of wildland fire suppression strategy and tactics, or prescribed burning.
- Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations.
- Experience training others in forestry-related subjects or matters.
- Ability to develop good working relationships and demonstrate self-motivation, service orientation, leadership, and written and oral communication skills.
- Ability to work evening, holiday, and/or weekend hours during extended readiness periods and remain on call for extended periods and consecutive days during high-danger periods and emergency response.
- Ability to perform occasional heavy lifting.
Responsibilities
- Manage and ensure compliance with Forest Management, Water Quality, Ranger Training, GIS, and cost-share programs.
- Direct and coordinate the District’s Remote Access Weather Stations and National Fire Danger Rating programs.
- Direct and coordinate Community Wildfire Protection Planning and fuel mitigation projects.
- Serve in various positions on prescribed burns and in the Incident Command System Operations and Planning Sections during responses to wildland fires and other all-risk incidents.
- Conduct personnel hiring and performance management.
- Handle purchasing and manage the District’s Forestation program and budget.
Benefits
- Official NCFS uniforms and a vehicle provided at employer expense.
- Telework option (currently available and subject to change at management’s discretion).
- Some overnight travel may be required.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
