What are the responsibilities and job description for the Service Forester position at State of North Carolina?
Salary : $42,464.00 - $74,313.00 Annually
Location : Gaston County, NC
Job Type : Permanent Full-Time
Job Number : 25-00065-60031827
Department : Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
Division : North Carolina Forest Service
Opening Date : 01 / 07 / 2025
Closing Date : 1 / 20 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Eastern
Job Class Title : Forester I
Position Number : 60031827
Section : NC Forest Service
Salary Grade : NC11
Recruitment Range : $43,738-$76,542
Description of Work
As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $43,738-$76,542.
- This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST REAPPLY to be considered.
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 Service Forester provides professional oversight and expertise in the forest management program to multiple counties in assigned District. Position requires :
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 : 1933 Mountain Island Highway, Mt. Holly, NC 28120-9476
Official NC Forest Service uniform and a State-owned vehicle will be provided to support everyday job responsibilities.
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 :
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.
Bachelor's degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution; or registered by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters; 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 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.
Please select which best fits your education and / or experience. (Upload applicable documentation under attachments on the application.)
If you have a master's degree, select which type :
Do you have or are you be able to obtain within 30 days of hire, a valid Driver's License?
Are you proficient in Microsoft Office?(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 knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management?(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 knowledge of collecting and analyzing forestry data?(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.)
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 : $42,464 - $74,313
