BRIDGE Project Leader

Agriculture & Consumer Services

Job Location:

Burke, SD - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 35984 - 62971

Posted on: 17 hours ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Forestry Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC07

About Us

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; protect consumers and businesses; and conserve farmland and natural resources for the prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Department employs approximately 2000 employees.

Description of Work

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 moments 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.

Work hours are typically 8-5 Monday Friday. Evening holiday and/or weekend work is required during response to wildland fires and other all-hazard responses. Overnight travel may be required for training and other work.

Official NCFS uniforms and vehicle are provided for official work use.

Residency requirements will be discussed during time of interview.
Duty Station location: 2161B Mount Home Ch. Rd. Morganton NC 28655

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.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range-$35984-$62971

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

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Any employment offer may be less than the maximum of the range due to salary equity with similarly situated employees or the selected candidates related education and experience.

Please follow the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application.Applicants seeking veterans/National Guard preference should submit a copy of their Form DD-214 NGB 23A (RPAS) DD256 or NGB 22.

All Law Enforcement positions aviation safety-sensitive positions and positions requiring a Pilots License or a Commercial Drivers License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug positions requiring a Commercial Drivers License shall also be subject to pre-employment DMV physicals. Selected applicants must obtain a U.S. Department of Transportation (USDOT) medical certificate prior to employment. If a CDL is listed as a preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire then the CDL will become a requirement for the position.

* Note: When required you must answer the question(s) for this position or your application will be considered incomplete. *

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Minimum Education and Experience

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.

Associates 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. Necessary Special Qualification Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license required within 90 days of hire.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination harassment or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy childbirth or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs observances and practices.

Recruiter:

Toni Tooley

Recruiter Email:

Required Experience:

Senior IC

AgencyDept of Agriculture Consumer ServicesDivisionNorth Carolina Forest ServiceJob Classification TitleForestry Technician I (S)Position NumberGradeNC07About UsThe N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides services that promote and improve agriculture agribusiness and forests; ...