Forestry Supervisor I-Asst District Forester

Agency

Dept of Agriculture Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Forestry Supervisor I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC13

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 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 100 counties in NC.

The Assistant District Forester manages and ensures compliance of Forest Management Water Quality Ranger Training GIS programs and cost-share programs. Position directs and coordinates work on the Districts Remote Access Weather Stations National Fire Danger Rating programs Community Wildfire Protection Planning and fuel mitigation projects.

Individual will function in various positions on prescribed burns and within the Incident Command Systems Operations and Planning Sections responding to wildland fires and other all-risk incidents within the district.

Administrative duties will include personnel hiring performance management purchasing and assisting with managing the districts program/budget.

Work hours are typically 8-5 Monday Friday. Extended times of readiness will require evening holiday and/or weekend work. Must be able to be on call for extended times and consecutive days during high danger periods and times of emergency response. Some overnight travel may be required.

Occasional heavy lifting is required.

Must have a valid Drivers License

Official NCFS uniform and vehicle will be provided at employer expense.

Residency will be discussed at time of interview
Duty Station Location:
D9 District Office
133 Glenn Cabe Road
Sylva NC 28779

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range- $48222-$84388

• Knowledge of forest management silviculture and regeneration practices
• Knowledge of wildland fire suppression strategy and tactics or prescribed burning
• Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations
• Experience training others in forestry related subjects or matters
• Experience in mountain fire suppression strategies and tactics

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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.

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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.

Bachelors degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution and four years of related professional Forestry experience; or Registered by the NC Board of Registration for Foresters and four years of related professional post registration Forestry experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary Special Requirement Those not registered at the time of hire must obtain registration as a Forester from the NC Board of Registration for Foresters within two years of 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:

Toni Lynn Tooley

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