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
Job Summary
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.
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.
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.
Matching Summary
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.
Salary
$39,244-$68,679; Not specified; Not specified
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
Wildfire suppression planning
Emergency response
Landowner forestry assistance
Forestry education promotion
Budget management assistance
Nice-to-have
Self-motivated team player
Calm under stress
Dealing with non-industrial private landowners
Key Requirements
Associate's degree in forest management or environmental/natural science
Three years of related forestry services experience
Valid North Carolina driver’s license within 90 days of hire