Forestry Technician I - Assistant County Ranger

State of North Carolina

2d•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. The Assistant County Ranger works with the County Ranger to provide services. 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.

Nice To Haves

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Responsibilities

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