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Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Forest Fire Equipment Operator (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

The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) 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 NCFS provides services to all 100 counties in North Carolina.

This position is responsible for the maintenance and operation of a bulldozer hauling unit and other heavy equipment used in wildland fire suppression pre-suppression prescribed burning and forestation. Performs minor equipment repairs and assists district mechanic with major repairs. May assist with information and education programs a variety of forest management activities or other tasks. Responds in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters.

Participates on incident management teams as assigned.

Work hours are typically 8-5 M-F. Extended times of readiness will involve evening holiday and/or weekend work. Must be available after working hours during fire danger periods and times of emergency response. Overnight travel will be required.

Residency requirements discussed at time of interview.
Duty Station Location: 116 Smokey Lane Clinton NC

Official NCFS uniforms provided by employer.

** 13 speed hauling unit Driving evaluation will be given the day of the interview
** Crawler Proficiency evaluation will be given the day of the interview

Pre-employment mandatory drug testing required.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $35984 - $62971

• Ability to maintain heavy equipment such as bulldozer motor grader or excavator.
• Ability to operate a truck tractor with low boy trailer over the road in a variety of driving conditions.
• Skilled in performing minor equipment repairs.
• Ability to work independently or as a team player.
• Must be a self-starter service oriented and work cooperatively with others.

Note: You must include your heavy equipment experience under the job duties with your work experience in order to be given credit towards the minimum education and experience requirements.

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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.

High school or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and two years of heavy equipment operation experience.

Necessary Special Requirement:

• Completion of NC FFEO training schedule within two years of hire.
• Possession of a current North Carolina Commercial Drivers License on hire date; OR possession of the North Carolina Commercial Driver Learners Permit and obtain the NC Commercial Drivers License within 90 days of the hire date.
• Job applicants must pass a drug screening test and possess a Medical Examiners Certification (Medical Card) as a condition of a job offer and employment

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:

Alyssa Bartholomew

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