Forestry Tech I-Assistant County Ranger

State of North Carolina•Hertford County, NC

2d•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Forest Service provides forest protection, emergency response, resource management, and environmental education to residents and landowners throughout North Carolina. The Assistant County Ranger works with the County Ranger to deliver these services. The position assists with landowner forestry requests, urban tree-care programs, forestry education, wildfire suppression planning, and emergency response to wildland fires and natural disasters. Work hours are typically 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extended readiness periods may require evening, holiday, or weekend work, and the employee must be available after regular working hours during fire-danger periods and emergencies. Overnight travel is required. Residency requirements will be discussed at interview. The successful candidate must complete employer-provided Ranger Training. An official NC Forest Service uniform and state-owned vehicle will be provided for everyday job responsibilities. A valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 90 days of hire.

Requirements

Associate's degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or a high school diploma or GED and two years of related experience providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license within 90 days of hire.
Successful completion of employer-provided Ranger Training.
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.
Must be available after working hours during fire-danger periods and times of emergency response.
Overnight travel is required.

Responsibilities

Assist with servicing landowner requests for forestry assistance.
Assist with programs promoting the importance of trees and tree care in urban settings.
Provide and promote forestry education through interaction with forestry partners, schools, civic groups, and organizations such as Tree Farm, the National Wild Turkey Federation, FFA, and 4-H.
Promote protection of the state's natural resources through development of wildfire suppression planning.
Respond to emergencies, including wildland fires and natural disasters.