Assistant Forest Supervisor Position Available In Iredell, North Carolina

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Assistant Forest Supervisor

Salary $48,222.00 – $84,388.00 Annually Location Regional, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Remote Employment Flexible/Hybrid Job Number 25-06484-65024455 Department Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services Division North Carolina Forest Service Opening Date 05/22/2025 Closing Date 6/10/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Forestry Supervisor I Position Number 65024455 Section North Carolina Forest Service Salary Grade

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Description of Work Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. 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. The NC Forest Service manages DuPont State Recreational Forest and Holmes Educational State Forest (DSRF/HESF) in Transylvania and Henderson Counties.

DSRF/HESF

is dedicated to the mission of protecting, managing, and promoting forest resources for the citizens of North Carolina.

DSRF/HESF

employs 19 full-time employees, 4 temporary employees, and seasonal staff. Combined annual visitation to

DSRF/HESF

exceeds 1,100,000 people. The Assistant Forest Supervisor will have the primary responsibility of implementing various programs for DSRF-HESF, including forest management, forest infrastructure improvements, capital projects and complex public land partner and cooperator arrangements. The position will provide technical guidance and administrative support for all

DSRF-HESF

programs, as assigned by the Forest Supervisor, with a focus on compliance with the NC Forest Practice Guidelines, wetland and stream regulations, NC Department of Environmental Quality’s hazardous waste guidelines, and the NC Natural Heritage Program. The position will serve as the DSRF leader in employee safety programming, employee incident qualifications, and training for wildfire, prescribed burning and all-risk incidents. The incumbent may serve as the Forest Supervisor as assigned or needed. Environmental exposures are adverse weather, forest pests, hunters, intense heat, dust and smoke. Work hours are typically 8-5, Mon-Fri. Some work functions require evening, holiday and/or weekend work. Wildfire & disaster/emergency response functions require readiness 24/7. May be a member of incident management team, requiring response to incidents away from home and for extended periods of time. Some overnight travel required for emergency response and/or training. Residency requirements will be discussed at the time of interview.

Duty station location:

89 Buck Forest Road, Cedar Mountain, NC 28718 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 and/or experience in Forestland Management or assisting others with Forest Management prescriptions and/or planning.
Experience managing and supervising employees and conducting employee performance reviews and/or evaluations.
Possess strong leadership skills with the ability to positively influence both internal and external individuals or groups.
Knowledge and/or experience promoting and implementing company or agency safety programs and protocols.
Experience in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships.
Knowledge or experience with North Carolina’s Forest Practices Guidelines.

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES

Possess strong critical thinking skills that support problem-solving in complex environments, such as regulatory issues, managing the general public and stakeholders with diverse perspectives.
Two or more years of experience working with environmental regulatory agencies at local, state or federal levels.
Experience in public land natural resource management and/or operational planning. 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. Bachelor s degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution and four years of related professional Forestry experience; or Registered by the NC Board of Registration for Foresters and four years of related professional post registration Forestry experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Necessary 

Special Requirement:

Those not registered at the time of hire must obtain registration as a Forester from the NC Board of Registration for Foresters within two years of employment. 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.

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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/