N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services
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 trail construction
The North Carolina Forest Service provides forest protection, resource management, and environmental education across 100 counties in North Carolina
Job Summary
The North Carolina Forest Service provides forest protection, resource management, and environmental education across 100 counties in North Carolina.
The B.R.I.D.G.E. Program aims to prepare well-trained forest firefighting crews and involves training young offenders in various forestry and community projects.
Work hours are typically Monday to Friday 8-5, with required evening, holiday, weekend, and overnight travel during wildland fire responses and training.
Matching Summary
The North Carolina Forest Service provides forest protection, resource management, and environmental education across 100 counties in North Carolina.
Salary
Base: $37,377 - $65,408; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: State employee benefits
Skills & Requirements
Must-have
fire control and firefighting techniques
training and instructing young offenders
forest management and trail construction
emergency response and wildland fire duties
use of official NCFS uniforms and vehicles
Nice-to-have
vocational skills such as carpentry or plumbing
ability to adjust to program needs
work in varied outdoor conditions
team collaboration in multi-agency programs
Key Requirements
Associate’s degree in forest management or related field or equivalent experience
Valid North Carolina driver’s license within 90 days of hire
Certification as Custodial Agent within 90 days of employment
Must be cleared by National Criminal Information Computer (NCIC)
Two years related forestry experience if no degree
Work Rights
Must meet state employment and criminal clearance requirements