What are the responsibilities and job description for the Educational State Forest Ranger position at State of North Carolina?
**This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants must reapply.**
The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, 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.
Educational State Forest Ranger duties include but are not limited to the presentation of forestry/environmental education programs to schools, civic groups, the general public, teach and environmental education workshops. Rangers assist in the design and development of such programs. Will often be working and coordinating volunteers, community service workers, and prison inmates. Rangers also design layout and maintain forest trails, picnic areas, buildings, and exhibits, including routine janitorial duties. They are responsible for enforcing rules and regulations applicable to the forest. They assist in wildfire suppression efforts and maybe a member of an Incident Management Team. Will be involved in the development and implementation of the forest’s management plan including but not limited to prescribed burning, oversight in areas of timber harvesting, site preparation, reforestation, timber stand improvement, water quality, and wildlife. Rangers can be involved with district and out-of-district projects as assigned.
Work hours are typically 8-5 M-F. Extended times of readiness will involve evening, holiday, and/or weekend work. Must be after working hours during fire danger periods and times of emergency response. Overnight travel will be required.
Duty Station Location: 534 Killian Road, Stanley, NC 28164
This position requires the successful completion of employer-provided Ranger Training.
Official NC Forest Service uniform and a State-owned vehicle will be provided to support everyday job responsibilities; however, will not be allowed for commuting to and from duty station.
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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.
Click Here to Watch this video to Learn How to ApplyThe 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:
- Knowledge of forest management, wildland fire suppression and/or environmental education.
- Excellent oral and written communication skills.
- Ability to work independently with limited supervision.
- Ability to organize and prioritize work assignments.
- Ability to remain calm under stress.
- Experience or certification in an environmental education role.
Associate's degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two 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.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.
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**Note: When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete. **
Questions regarding this posting, Contact 919-707-3201.
Salary : $34,936 - $61,137
