Forestry Technician I - Bridge Project Leader

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Morganton, NC, US
Base: $37,377 - $65,408; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Fire control and firefighting techniques
Training and instructing young offenders
Forest management and fire response
The North Carolina Forest Service provides forest protection, resource management, and environmental education across 100 counties in NC

Job Summary

  • The North Carolina Forest Service provides forest protection, resource management, and environmental education across 100 counties in NC.
  • The B.R.I.D.G.E. Program focuses on training and equipping forest firefighting crews and involves working with young offenders aged 18-36.
  • Work hours are typically Monday to Friday 8-5 with required evening, holiday, weekend work during wildland fire responses and official uniforms and vehicles are provided.

Matching Summary

The North Carolina Forest Service provides forest protection, resource management, and environmental education across 100 counties in NC.

Salary

Base: $37,377 - $65,408; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • fire control and firefighting techniques
  • training and instructing young offenders
  • forest management and fire response
  • work on state and federal lands
  • use of official uniforms and vehicles

Nice-to-have

  • vocational skills like carpentry and masonry
  • ability to adjust to program needs
  • experience directing daily activities

Key Requirements

  • Associate’s degree in forest management or related field or equivalent experience
  • Valid North Carolina driver’s license within 90 days
  • Certification as Custodial Agent within 90 days
  • Must be cleared by National Criminal Information Computer (NCIC)

Work Rights

Not specified

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