Salary: $46,817.00 - $81,930.00 Annually
Location : Wake County, NC
Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
Job Number: 24-13344-60032198
Department: Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Division: North Carolina Forest Service
Opening Date: 10/23/2024
Closing Date: 11/1/2024 5:00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title: Forester III
Position Number: 60032198
Section: NC Forest Service
Salary Grade: NC13
Recruitment Range: $46,817 - $81,930
Description of Work**This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.**Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management."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 North Carolina Forest Service is designated as an emergency response division of the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services 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 NC Forest Service (NCFS) provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.
The Markets and Utilization Forester serves as the agency subject matter specialist on forest product markets and the utilization of forest products throughout the state. Maintains a database of timber buyers, primary, and secondary wood-using industries. Conducts annual surveys of primary forest products mills to determine the amount and source of roundwood receipts, timber product drain by county and byproduct utilization in partnership with the US Forest Service Timber Product Output program. Interfaces with the NC Department of Revenue to account for operations subject to the Primary Forest Product Assessment Act. Maintains strong relationships with the state's forest products industry, promotes diverse markets for forest products, and communicates on the extent, economic contributions, utilization, and production of forest resources in NC. Provides leadership, training and technical assistance in forest products utilization and marketing to NCFS personnel, landowners, businesses operating in the forest sector supply chain, and stakeholders statewide. Supports and promotes forest-based economic development efforts for traditional and emerging markets, especially efforts promoting markets for underutilized forest resources. Develops expertise in understanding NC's regionally diverse timber markets and transfers this knowledge to inform forest management options and decisions. Develops subject matter education and outreach materials. Frequently collaborates with in-state partners and stakeholders as well as state forestry counterparts throughout the southern region. Serves on committees and work groups as assigned. May pursue and administer external grant funding for strategic projects supporting the program area and agency initiatives. Provide support for all-risk incident/emergency response.
Work hours are typically 8-5, Mon-Fri. Periodic statewide travel is required. Out-of-state travel is occasionally required. Some work functions require evening, holiday, and/or weekend work. NCFS is an Emergency Response Division. Work schedules may require extended hours and/or possible emergency call-back.
Duty Station will be discussed in the interview and will either be at the NCFS headquarters in Wake County (512 N Salisbury Street, Raleigh, NC 27604) or at Griffiths Forestry Center in Johnston County (2411 Old US Highway 70 West, Clayton, NC 27520). Must obtain a valid NC Driver's License within 90 days of hire. 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.
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:- Familiarity with the forest products industry
- Experience using Microsoft Office products
- Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in written form
- Able to effectively work with little supervision
- Ability to effectively work as a member of a team
MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:- Experience managing and analyzing data
- Experience in the forest products industry sector
- Strong problem-solving skills
- Strong interpersonal and networking skills
- Knowledge of NCFS programs and services
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsYou 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 three years of related professional Forestry experience; or
Registered by the NC Board of Registration for Foresters and three 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 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.
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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
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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
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Do you have familiarity with the forest products industry? (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.)
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Do you have experience using Microsoft Office products? (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.)
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Do you currently possess a valid NC Driver's License or will you be able to obtain one within 90 days of hire?
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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?
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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" enter NA.
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Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
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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.
Required Question