County Ranger

Salary : $37,782.00 - $66,120.00 Annually

Location : Nash County, NC

Job Type : Permanent Full-Time

Job Number : 25-01892-60031929

Department : Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services

Division : North Carolina Forest Service

Opening Date : 02 / 14 / 2025

Closing Date : 2 / 21 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern

Job Class Title : Forest Technician II

Position Number : 60031929

Section : NC Forest Service

Salary Grade : NC08

Recruitment Range : $37,782 - $66,120

Description of Work

The North Carolina Forest Service 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 NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina.

The County Ranger is the lead for NCFS services provided in assigned work area. Position requires :

• Promote the protection of the State's natural resources through development of wildfire suppression planning
• Respond in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters as an initial attack incident commander and / or in other ICS positions
• Service landowner requests for forestry assistance which may be reforestation, forest health, prescribed burning, etc.
• Provide and promote forestry education through interaction with forestry partners, schools, civic groups and school organizations such as Tree Farm, National Wild Turkey Federation, FFA and 4-H
• Assist the District Forester with development, management and accountability of budget for the work unit

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 fire danger periods and times of emergency response. Overnight travel will be required.

Residency requirements discussed at time of interview.

Duty Station Location : 3083 US Highway 64A Nashville, NC 27856

This position requires the successful completion of employer provided Ranger Training.

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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 :

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES :

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.

Associate s degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Qualification

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver s license required within 90 days of hire.

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.

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.

Do you have AND have you listed, knowledge of forest management and / or wildland fire strategies / tactics in your job duties on your application? (If you answer yes, you MUST include your experience on your application under "duties" in order to qualify for this position.)

Do you possess or are you able to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid NC Driver's License?

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).

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

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?

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

Salary : $37,782 - $66,120