Management Forester

State of North Carolina • Full-time • Remote (North Carolina, United States) • 1d ago

Salary: $45,926.00 - $80,369.00 Annually
Location : Regional, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-02382-60031622
Department: Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Division: North Carolina Forest Service
Opening Date: 02/19/2025
Closing Date: 3/5/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Forester II
Position Number: 60031622
Section: NC Forest Service
Salary Grade: NC12
Recruitment Range: $45,926-$80,369

Description of Work
*** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. ***
"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 management forester will implement the land management plan on over 10,000 acres of forestlands managed by NCFS in Western NC. Duties include supervision and quality control of management practices such as; BMPs, developing sound silvicultural recommendations, harvest and timber sale administration, forest health treatments, wildlife habitat improvement, regeneration and tending practices, prescribed burning, pest control treatments, land measurement and mapping, forest inventory, special use permits, demonstrations for public education and research. Additional duties include public information and education, fire suppression, disaster response, contract administration, completing reports and other duties assigned by the Assistant Regional Forester.
This position will require responding to wildland fires and other "all risk" incidents and individual will be required to become a member of a NC Incident Management Team and serve on the Regional Fire Team. Individual may serve as a Regional Operations Officer on an as needed basis that will require occasional night and weekend duty as well as being on-call for emergency response. Occasional heavy lifting required. Environmental exposures are adverse weather, forest pests, hunters, intense heat, dust, smoke, and hazardous logging debris.
Work hours are typically 8-5, Mon-Fri. Some work functions require evening, holiday, and/or weekend work. Wildfire & disaster/emergency response require year-round readiness 24/7. Some overnight travel may be required. **NCFS is an Emergency Response Agency - work schedule may require extended hours and/or possible emergency callback.
Duty Station: Henderson County Office, 366 Banner Farm Rd., Mills River, NC 28759 or R3 Office, 14 Gaston Mountain Road, Asheville, NC 28806
** Necessary Special Requirements:
Must obtain a valid NC Driver's License within 90 days.
Telephone required.
Residency Requirements will be discussed during the interview.
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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 2,000 employees.

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Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of the Experience and Education listed on the application.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:

Demonstrate knowledge, skill and ability to provide leadership through the implementation of Fireline leadership values and principles.
Considerable knowledge of the principles and practices of forestry as they apply to forest management and forest health.
Considerable knowledge of state and federal guidelines and programs relating to forest management.
Ability to gather and present information effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with fellow employees' other agencies and the general public.
Considerable knowledge of and experience working in / with the NCFS Water Quality Program.
Physical stamina to work outdoors for long periods of time under adverse conditions.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES

Wildfire qualifications at the Unit Leader / Division Supervisor level or higher.
Experience in Land Management, acquisition, and setting up / administering timber sales.
Experience as lead instructor for various Wildland Fire / Forest Management training courses
Cadre member for regional / statewide training courses
Experience with NCFS Ranger Training Program
Experience in water quality inspections related to forestry operations.
Experience in reviewing and recommending silvicultural practices.
Experience in reviewing and applying environmental regulations as they relate to forest management practices.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
Bachelor s degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution and two years of related professional Forestry experience; or Registered by the NC Board of Registration for Foresters and two 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.
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 the instructions to apply online. 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.

01

Please select which best fits your education and/or experience. (Upload applicable documentation under attachments on the application.)

I have graduated or am within 6 months of graduation with a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited bachelor's or master's degree
I am registered by the NC State Board of Registration for Foresters (NCBRF) and have my NC Registered Foresters Number
I am a registered forester in a state that has reciprocity with the NC State Board of Registration for Foresters
I have documentation from the National SAF office that states my non-SAF accredited degree meets the current education criteria of the Certified Forester credential
I have a document from the NC State Board of Registration for Foresters that states I can sit for the NCBRF Registration exam
None the above apply to me

02

If you have a master's degree, select which type:

Master of Science in Forestry
Master of Forestry
do not have a master's degree in Forestry

03

Do you have or are you able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid driver's license?

04

Do you have demonstrated knowledge, skill and ability to provide leadership through the implementation of Fireline leadership values and principles?(If YES, under the "duties" sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)

05

Do you have knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management as they apply to forest management and forest health?(If YES, under the "duties" sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)

06

Do you have considerable knowledge of state and federal guidelines and programs relating to forest management?(If YES, under the "duties" sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)

07

Do you have considerable knowledge of and experience working in / with the NCFS Water Quality Program.(If YES, under the "duties" sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)

08

Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the job for which you are applying).

09

If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "no" enter NA
10

To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company?

11

If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
Required Question