What are the responsibilities and job description for the District Ranger - Forest Management position at State of North Carolina?
Salary : $39,671.00 - $69,426.00 Annually
Location : Caldwell County, NC
Job Type : Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : 25-00996-60032225
Department : Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Division : North Carolina Forest Service
Opening Date : 02 / 12 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 27 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title : Forestry Technician III
Position Number : 60032225
Section : NC Forest Service
Salary Grade : NC09
Recruitment Range : $39671 - $69426
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 District Ranger-Forest Management (DR-FM) is an administrative position that oversees the Ranger Training Program, I&E materials and scheduling, district safety program, bridge-mat loan program, and purchasing throughout the district. The DR-FM provides technical expertise in GIS and GPS, forest management, and prescribe fire support. The DR-FM conducts needed workplace safety training for the district, serves as the district safety representative, and assists with statewide Ranger Training schools. Will serve as a district operations officer and may serve as initial attack IC on district fire team as needed.
The DR-FM assists new ACRs with Ranger Training and advises Asst. District Forester of inconsistencies or issues. The DR-FM maintains FM contractors lists, makes updates (as needed), audits the list yearly for company contacts and services offered. The DR-FM coordinates the district Forestation program; tracks prescribed burns and other FM services billing.
The DR provides direction & oversight of cooperative programs such as FEPP / GSA; responsible for requisitioning supplies & equipment following all state guidelines as well as being the uniform coordinator and maintaining a district uniform cache; and responsible for state & federal inventory systems.
This position requires the successful completion of Ranger Training to maintain employment.
Residency requirements discussed at time of interview.
Duty Station Location : District 2 HQ, 1543 Wilkesboro Blvd NE, Lenoir, NC 28645
Telephone required.
This position has wildland firefighter duties such as detection, suppression and prevention to include times of on-call outside normal 8-5 working hours for IA response. Responds to wildfires both in-state and out-of-state. Responds to other natural and human caused emergencies and disasters. Participates on incident management teams as assigned. May lead or assist in basic criminal law enforcement investigations related to wildfires.
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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 :
- Skilled in wildland fire suppression strategy and tactics.
- Experience in wildland firefighter instructing or Forest Management instructing.
- Knowledge of forest management services, such as planting, site-prep, harvesting, TSI
- Ability to develop good working relationships, be self-motivated and service oriented.
- Knowledge of GIS programs and GPS equipment and use
- Must have good leadership skills.
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 appropriate accredited institution and five 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 or are you be able to obtain within 90 days of hire, a valid Driver's License?
Are you skilled in wildland fire suppression strategy and tactics?(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.)
Do you have experience in wildland firefighter instructing or Forest Management instructing?(If YES, under the "duties / skills" 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.)
Do you have knowledge of forest management services, such as planting, site-prep, harvesting, TSI?(If YES, under the "duties / skills" 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.)
Do you have knowledge of GIS programs and GPS equipment and use?(If YES, under the "duties / skills" 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.)
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.
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Salary : $39,671 - $69,426
