Forestry Technician II - County Ranger
About The Position
The North Carolina Forest Service County Ranger leads Forest Service operations in an assigned work area. The role promotes protection of the state’s natural resources through wildfire suppression planning, responds to wildland fires and natural disasters as an initial attack incident commander and/or in other Incident Command System positions, and provides forestry assistance to landowners. The County Ranger also promotes forestry education through engagement with forestry partners, schools, civic groups, and organizations such as Tree Farm, the National Wild Turkey Federation, FFA, and 4-H. The position assists the District Forester with development, management, and accountability of the work unit’s budget. Work hours are typically 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Monday through Friday. Extended readiness may require evening, holiday, and weekend work, and the employee must be available after working hours during fire-danger periods and emergencies. Overnight travel is required, and residency requirements will be discussed at interview. The employee must successfully complete employer-provided Ranger Training.
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 providing forestry services, or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
- Knowledge of forest management or wildfire suppression.
- Experience dealing with non-industrial private landowners.
- 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 possess a valid North Carolina driver’s license within 90 days of hire.
- Must successfully complete employer-provided Ranger Training.
- Must be available after working hours during fire-danger periods and emergency responses.
Responsibilities
- Lead North Carolina Forest Service services in the assigned work area.
- Develop wildfire suppression planning to promote protection of the state’s natural resources.
- Respond to wildland fires and natural disasters as an initial attack incident commander and/or in other Incident Command System positions.
- Provide forestry assistance to landowners, including reforestation, forest health, and prescribed burning services.
- Provide and promote forestry education through interactions with forestry partners, schools, civic groups, and organizations such as Tree Farm, the National Wild Turkey Federation, FFA, and 4-H.
- Assist the District Forester with development, management, and accountability of the work unit budget.
Benefits
- State employee benefits are referenced; specific benefits are not listed in the posting.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
Associate degree
