Job Description

Description of Work

Only current North Carolina State Government employees or former RIF employees, eligible for priority reemployment consideration as described by NC General Statute 126 are eligible for consideration for this position.

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 Assistant District Forester manages and ensures compliance of the Forest Management, Water Quality, Ranger Training, GIS programs and cost-share programs. Position directs and coordinates work on the District\'s 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 System\'s Operations and Planning Sections responding to wildland fires, and other \xe2\x80\x9call-risk\xe2\x80\x9d incidents within the District.

Administrative duties will include personnel hiring, performance management, purchasing, and managing the District\'s Forestation 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 NC Driver\'s License

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

Residency will be discussed at time of interview

Duty Station Location: 304 Old Hargrave Road Lexington, NC 27295

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The North Carolina 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 2,000 employees.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• 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
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Ability to develop good working relationships, be self-motivated, and service oriented.
• Must have good leadership skills

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Experience in mountain fire suppression strategies and tactics
• Experience with hardwood silviculture, and related timber stand improvement and regeneration practices
• Experience working with GPS units to measure or survey land
• Experience with ArcGIS Mapping
• Experience with the Incident Command System
• Prescribed Burn Boss qualified
• NC Pesticide Applicators License

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Bachelor\'s 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.

Necessary Special Requirement: Those not registered at the time of hire must obtain registration as a Forester from the NC Board of Registered Foresters within one year of employment.

Supplemental and Contact Information

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

Please follow instructions to apply on-line. It is important that your application includes all of your relevant education and experience. Text or attached resumes ARE NOT accepted as a substitution for a completed application. Applicants seeking veteran\'s/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 Pilot\'s License or a Commercial Driver\'s License (CDL) shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing. All positions requiring a Commercial Driver\'s 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. **

Questions regarding this posting? Contact 919-707-3201.

NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments:
There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.

State of North Carolina