Forestry Technician II - County Ranger

State of North Carolina•Mitchell, SD

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Forest Service is designated as an emergency response Division and is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, 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 County Ranger is the lead for NCFS services provided in assigned work area. This position requires: • 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 as an initial attack incident commander and/or in other ICS positions • Service landowner requests for forestry assistance which may be reforestation, forest health, prescribed burning, etc. • 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 • Assist the District Forester with development, management and accountability of budget for the work unit.

Requirements

Associate’s degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license required within 90 days of hire.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of forest management or wildfire suppression
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

Responsibilities

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 as an initial attack incident commander and/or in other ICS positions
Service landowner requests for forestry assistance which may be reforestation, forest health, prescribed burning, etc.
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
Assist the District Forester with development, management and accountability of budget for the work unit