Dupont State Recreational Forest Management Forester

State of North Carolina • Full-time • Remote (North Carolina, United States) • 11h ago

Salary: $45,926.00 - $80,369.00 Annually
Location : Transylvania County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Job Number: 25-02519-60032278
Department: Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Division: North Carolina Forest Service
Opening Date: 02/21/2025
Closing Date: 3/7/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Forester II
Position Number: 60032278
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. ***
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.
The NCFS manages DuPont State Recreational Forest (DSRF) and Holmes Educational State Forest (HESF) in Transylvania and Henderson Counties. DSRF is managed for natural resource conservation, scenic enjoyment, and outdoor recreational purposes. DSRF strives to provide an exemplary model of scientifically sound, ecologically based natural resource management for the ecological, social, and economic benefit of a diverse community of users. HESF provides the citizens of North Carolina a living outdoor classroom where visitors of all ages can learn about the local natural forest environment.
The DSRF Management Forester will implement the DSRF Land and Resource Management Plan and provide technical resource management assistance to HESF. Duties include, but are not limited to, the supervision and quality control of management activities such as: forest inventory and planning; developing and executing sound silvicultural recommendations; timber sale and harvest administration; implementing best management practices; forest health and pest control treatments; wildlife habitat improvement; regeneration and tending practices; prescribed burning; land measurement and mapping; firewood cutting permits; demonstrations for public and professional education; and research. Additional duties include: public information and education; monitoring visitor safety; fire suppression; disaster response; contract administration; completing reports; and other duties as assigned by the Assistant Forest Supervisor. Position will be expected to wear an NCFS uniform and as a sworn Forest Ranger, enforce State Forest rules. Occasional weekend Duty Ranger work is required.
As an Emergency Response Division, this position will require responding to incidents on DSRF and HESF during and after normal hours of operation, which may require extended hours and/or emergency callback. This position may require responding to wildland fires and other "all risk" incidents as needed locally and throughout the State. Individual will be required to participate on NC Incident Management Teams as assigned. Individual may serve as DSRF-HESF Operations Officer on an as-needed basis that may require occasional night and weekend duty as well as being on-call for emergency response.

Occasional heavy lifting required. Environmental exposures are adverse weather conditions, emergency work after sunset, overhead forest hazards, uneven and/or steep terrain, hazardous logging debris, forest pests, intense heat, dust, and smoke, hunters, and large crowds of visitors.
NCFS is an emergency response agency - work schedule may require extended hours, emergency callback, and/or overnight travel. 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 high fire danger periods and times of emergency response. Overnight travel will be required.

Duty Station Location: DuPont State Recreational Forest, 89 Buck Forest Road, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718

Official NCFS uniforms provided by employer.
The N.C. 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 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 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:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of technical forestry and experience in forest inventory.
Knowledge of silvics and experience applying various silvicultural systems.
Knowledge of Forest Practice Guidelines and Best Management Practices, and experience in their application in forest management, timber harvesting, and forest road and recreational trail maintenance.
Knowledge of prescribed burning, and wildland fire prevention and suppression methods.
Ability to operate basic forestry tools including, but not limited to: Prism, diameter tape, clinometer, increment borer, and compass.
Ability to collect, synthesize, and present technical information effectively in oral and written form.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with loggers, contractors, cooperators, partners, and coworkers.
Ability to work with people and supervise work of staff from diverse backgrounds or with diverse perspectives.
Ability to work independently or as a team player
Self-motivated and service-oriented, with the ability to function effectively in a collaborative team setting.
Strong organizational skills and demonstrated ability to be detail-oriented, manage multiple projects simultaneously, and to prioritize tasks effectively.
Must possess or be able to obtain valid driver's license within 90 days of employment.
Must be able to obtain NC Pesticide Applicator's License w/ Forestry endorsement within 1 year of employment.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

Knowledge of silviculture of southern Appalachian Forest types, and principles of restorative forestry.
Strong background in multiple use resource management.
Working knowledge of GPS systems and GIS applications, including ArcMap, ArcGIS Pro, and Field Maps.
Experience laying out timber harvests, administering timber sale contracts and harvests, and familiarity with associated heavy equipment.
Knowledge of invasive species; and experience preparing Herbicide Application Plans and using herbicides in a forest setting.
Minimum Wildfire Qualification - Single Resource Boss Trainee.
One year of supervisory experience.

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 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 applicationApplicants 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 90 days of hire, a valid driver's license?

04

Do you have knowledge of the principles and/or practices of technical forestry and experience in forest inventory? (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 silvics and/or experience applying various silvicultural systems? (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 knowledge of Forest Practice Guidelines and Best Management Practices, and experience in their application in forest management, timber harvesting, and/or forest road and recreational trail maintenance? (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 knowledge of prescribed burning, and wildland fire prevention and suppression methods? (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