Assistant County Ranger Position Available In Wake, North Carolina

Assistant County Ranger State of North Carolina – 2.0 Wake County, NC Job Details Full-time $35,984 – $62,971 a year 12 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Retirement plan Qualifications Forestry Management Public speaking Urban forestry CDL High school diploma or GED Driver’s License Classroom experience Forest management Associate’s degree 2 years Communication skills Entry level Full Job Description Description of Work “If there are no qualified candidates remaining in the applicant pool who meet the minimum education and experience or knowledge, skills and abilities required for the position then, an applicant who does not meet the minimum requirements may be considered for hire as a trainee. Salary for a trainee may be set lower than the classification salary range and recruitment range that is listed in the posting. The salary is adjusted as the trainee obtains the additional education and experience to fully meet the position qualifications as outlined in the classification specification.” 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 Assistant County Ranger works with the County Ranger to provide services.

Position requires:

Respond in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters Assist with servicing landowner requests for forestry assistance Assist with programs to promote the importance of trees and tree care in the urban setting 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 Promote the protection of the State’s natural resources through development of wildfire suppression planning 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:

2600 Howard Road, Raleigh, NC 27613 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. 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, wildfire suppression or Urban Forestry/Arboriculture. 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

Wildland Fire Suppression or Prescribed Burn knowledge and experience Experience and/or training in Urban Forestry 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; 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. 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 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. 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.

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.