Forestry Technician I - B.R.I.D.G.E. Program

State of North Carolina•Bridge Office Burke, NC

8d•Onsite

About The Position

This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum education and experience or knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position then, an applicant who does not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for hire as a trainee. Salary for a trainee may be set lower than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting. The salary is adjusted as the trainee obtains the additional education and experience to fully meet the position qualifications as outlined in the classification specification. The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is designated as an emergency response Division and a team of professionals who provide forest protection, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of NC through a variety of programs. The NCFS provides services to the 100 counties in NC. The B.R.I.D.G.E. (Building, Rehabilitating, Instructing, Developing, Growing, Employing) Program is a cooperative effort between the NC Forest Service and NC Department of Public Safety. The primary goal of the program is to provide well-trained and equipped forest firefighting crews ready at a moment's notice. The Project leader is responsible for safety, security, and training of young offenders (age ranges 18-36). The employee will provide training in a variety of forestry and community-based work projects, such as fire control, forest management, trail construction, nursery work, variety of vocational projects and emergency situations. Duties are carried out in a variety of conditions and on a variety of state, federal, private, and public lands with an area of responsibility within the 32 counties of Western NC.

Requirements

Must be cleared by the National Criminal Information Computer (NCIC)
Must obtain certification as a Custodial Agent for the State Division of Adult Correction within 90 days of employment.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license required within 90 days of hire.
Associate’s degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of fire control and/or firefighting techniques, or firefighting equipment, or prescribed burning.
Knowledge or experience directing daily activities
Knowledge or experience in a vocational skill, such as carpentry, painting, masonry, plumbing, or mechanical systems.
Ability to train and instruct
Ability to adjust to meet the needs of the Program

Responsibilities

Provide training in a variety of forestry and community-based work projects, such as fire control, forest management, trail construction, nursery work, variety of vocational projects and emergency situations.
Ensure safety, security, and training of young offenders (age ranges 18-36).