County Ranger Position Available In Swain, North Carolina

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Salary $37,782.00 – $66,120.00 Annually Location Cherokee County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-07038-60032013 Department Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services Division North Carolina Forest Service Opening Date 06/17/2025 Closing Date 6/30/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Forestry Technician II Position Number 60032013 Section NC Forest Service Salary Grade

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Description of Work 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. The NC Forest Service provides services to the 100 counties in North Carolina. The County Ranger is the lead for NCFS services provided in the assigned work area.

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.
Provide and promote forestry education through interaction with forestry partners, schools, civic groups and school organizations such as Tree Farm, National Wild Turkey Federation, FFA and 4-H Assist the District Forester with development, management and accountability of budget for the work unit 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. Overnight travel will be required. Residency requirements discussed at time of interview.

Duty Station Location:

150 Campus Circle, Murphy, NC 28906 This position requires the successful completion of the employer provided Ranger Training. Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits. 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. Click Here to Watch this video to Learn How to Apply. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies The 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 the 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 or wildfire suppression
Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks to accomplish goals
Must be self-motivated, a team player, and able to remain calm under stress

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES

Single Resource Boss qualified under the National Wildfire Coordinating Group standards
Experience in dealing with non-industrial private landowners
Experience in public speaking
Experience in providing instruction conducted in a classroom type setting Minimum Education and Experience Requirements You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both. Associate s degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three 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. Supplemental and Contact Information 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 preference and the selected applicant has a CDL at the time of hire, then the CDL will become a requirement for the position. •

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. Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://www.ncagr.gov/
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