Forestry Supervisor I – Assistant District Forester at State of North Carolina in Hyde County, NC

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Agency Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services Division North Carolina Forest Service Job Classification Title Forestry Supervisor I (NS) Position Number 60031838 Grade NC13 About Us The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides 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. Description of Work Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above. *** This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered. *** Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is designated as an emergency response Division and a team of professionals who provide forest protection, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of NC through a variety of programs. The NCFS provides services to 100 counties in NC. The Assistant District Forester manages and ensures compliance with the Forest Management, Water Quality, Ranger Training, GIS programs and cost-share programs. Position directs and coordinates work on the District’s Remote Access Weather Stations, National Fire Danger Rating programs, Community Wildfire Protection Planning and fuel mitigation projects. Individual will function in various positions on prescribed burns and within the Incident Command System’s Operations and Planning Sections responding to wildland fires, and other “all-risk” incidents within the district. Administrative duties will include personnel hiring, performance management, purchasing, and managing the District’s Forestation program/budget. Work hours are typically 8-5 Monday – Friday. Extended times of readiness will require evening, holiday and/or weekend work. Must be able to be on call for extended times and consecutive days during high danger periods and times of emergency response. Some overnight travel may be required. Occasional heavy lifting is required. Must have a valid NC Driver’s License Official NCFS uniforms and a vehicle will be provided at employer expense. Residency will be discussed at time of interview Duty Station Location: 9291 Piney Woods Road, Fairfield, NC 27826 Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range- $50,088-$87,654 Knowledge of forest management, silviculture and regeneration practices Knowledge of wildland fire suppression strategy and tactics, or prescribed burning Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations Experience training others in forestry related subjects or matters Ability to develop good working relationships, be self-motivated, service oriented and have good leadership skills and written and oral communication skills Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits . 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 the instructions to apply online. It is important that your application includes all 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 preferenc