Job Description

Description of Work

The NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide 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.

The Inventory Forester performs and supervises forest resource data collection; locates plots using GPS and aerial photos, establishes and measures permanent forest sample plots, identifies biota; classifies stand history; conducts standing tree volume measurements; produces and develops reports, interprets aerial photographs; uses, maintains, and calibrates forest measurement instruments and electronic data recorder; coordinates and conducts felled-tree volume studies; conducts ancillary studies to supplement and improve forest resource data collection and statistical modeling; canvases primary wood-using industries to determine timber product output. Position requires interaction with the public and other professionals which requires the ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing. Position may also be involved in various aspects of fighting forest fires and may be a member of a NC Incident Management Team. Occasional heavy lifting required. Environmental exposures are adverse weather, forest pests, hunters, falling limbs, intense heat, rough terrain, dust & smoke. Some work functions require evening, holiday, and/or weekend work. Work requires overnight travel at least one week per month. Position requires overnight camping in the Great Smokey Mountains National Park.

*Residency requirements discussed at time of interview. Duty Station location: 304 Old Hargrave Road, Lexington, NC 27295-7594

** Must have, or be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid NC Driver\'s License. Telephone required.

***Must have or be able to obtain NC Forester Registration. **

***Successful candidate must be able to complete USDA Forest Service FIA training and pass certification testing.

***Successful candidate must maintain USDA Forest Service FIA certification as condition of employment.***

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

• Knowledge of scientific principles and concepts, and a practical knowledge of conventional forest management and measurement methods and techniques.
• Knowledge of the Forest Inventory & Analysis program.
• Ability to identify North Carolina tree species and associated vegetation.
• Ability to identify species composition and terrain features from aerial photographs and other remote sensing technology.
• Ability to use GPS and electronic data recorder technology.
• Ability to use a computer effectively for word processing, communication, data management and other uses.
• Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing.
• Ability to work in steep/rough terrain from the mountains to the coastal plans of North Carolina.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

• Passed and maintained Forest Inventory and Analysis Certification and Phase 2 plus Forest Health Monitoring training offered by USFS SRS/FIA. Have working
• Experience with USFS Forest Inventory and Analysis Field Manual 9.2.
• Experience with USFS SRS/FIA Field Tree Surveys.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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Bachelor s degree in Forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution; or registered by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters.

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.

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