Forestry Supervisor I – Assistant District Forester

Agency

Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services

Division

North Carolina Forest Service

Job Classification Title

Forestry Supervisor I (NS)

Position Number

60031838

Grade

NC13

About Us

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.

Description of Work

Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.

This is an anticipated vacancy- 9/11/2026.

Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

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 100 counties in NC.

The Assistant District Forester manages and ensures compliance with 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 “all-risk” 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 a vehicle will be provided at employer expense.

Residency will be discussed at time of interview
Duty Station Location: 9291 Piney Woods Road, Fairfield, NC 27826

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range- $50,088-$87,654

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

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

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

• 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;
• 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Toni Lynn Tooley

Recruiter Email: [email protected]