Forestry & Fire Specialist Position Available In Granville, North Carolina

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Forestry & Fire Specialist 
Salary $45,926.00 – $80,369.00 Annually Location Granville County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-07561 Department Dept of Public Safety Division National Guard Opening Date 06/16/2025 Closing Date 6/23/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Environmental Specialist I Position Number 60084215 Section CFMO Salary Grade

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Description of Work Unleash your potential and make an impact! The primary responsibility for this position is to serve as the organizational expert regarding forestry and fire management for a statewide Environmental Program. The employee performs professional, multidisciplinary work in forestry, prescribed fire, and wildland fire management. The employee reports to the Director of Environmental Management and serves as the primary point of contact for environmental issues pertaining to forestry and fire for North Carolina Army National Guard (NCARNG) facilities statewide, National Guard Bureau (NGB), and other Federal and state agencies. Serves as the program manager for the following closely related activities: Natural Resources, Integrated Training Area Management (ITAM), Invasive Species, Forestry Management Plan, Integrated Wildland Fire Management Plan, Prescribe Fire, & Fire Training. The nature of the position requires independent research and data accumulation for a wide variety of regulatory protocols and environmental management issues, analysis of complex regulatory issues, problem identification and resolution, and decision making with the coordination of multiple personnel and agencies. The work requires extensive field work. There is considerable physical exertion including walking over uneven terrain, wet surface and in water, bending, stooping, crouching, stretching, reaching and climbing; considerable exposure to heat and other weather extremes; considerable exposure to smoke, dust, ticks and poisonous flora and fauna. Wildfire operations may require extended work hours over multiple days. This is a full-time position (40 hours per week) with State Benefits, including paid vacation, paid sick leave, paid holidays, retirement, and health insurance. To view an example of total compensation, please click here 

NC OSHR:

Total Compensation Calculator. About the Construction & Facilities Management Office (CFMO): Is responsible for all engineering issues that affect National Guard facilities statewide, to include programming, design and construction of new facilities. Existing facilities are maintained, modified or expanded, and utilities consumption is monitored. Environmental compliance is ensured by means of conscientious monitoring of training activities and other potentially damaging activities including construction. The work within the CFMO is highly dynamic in nature, requiring employees to learn and embrace new technologies, procedures, policies and criteria About the NC Dept. of Public Safety (DPS): The mission of DPS is to safeguard and preserve the lives and property of the people of North Carolina through prevention, protection, and preparation. DPS is comprised of approximately 6,000 permanent positions and nearly 13,000 NC National Guard soldiers and airmen. DPS employees help to ensure North Carolina is a safe place to live, work and visit through effective law enforcement, juvenile justice programs, emergency response and recovery and homeland security preparedness. About the

North Carolina National Guard:

The NCNG is a military force comprised of citizen Soldiers and Airmen sworn to support and defend the Constitutions of the United States and the State of North Carolina. We trace our heritage back to the 1663 Carolina Charter granting authority to levy, muster, and train men. In recent years, the NCNG reshaped itself in accordance with guidance from the Chief, National Guard Bureau and the Departments of the Army and Air Force. This transformation changed the NCNG’s focus and structure from that of a strategic reserve to a modern, operational force. The NCNG postures itself in an evolving environment for success in meeting both current and future mission requirements, while maintaining a Ready, Reliable, Responsive and Relevant force (R4). It consists of a diverse workforce with varied backgrounds, education, and perspectives. On order, the North Carolina National Guard’s Always Ready-Ready Team deploys military capabilities, in support of State and/or National authorities, in order to protect the lives and properties of fellow Citizens, defend the State and Nation, and secure our American way of life. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies DPS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs) listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience (E&E) are

REQUIRED

to qualify for this position. All work history and education (including accurate dates of employment/attendance) must be documented on the application. Supplemental Questions are also a required part of the application: answers must reference education or work experience listed on the application.

A complete, all-inclusive application maximizes an applicant’s potential to qualify for the position, as well as the highest possible salary. Salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. State Government Application Resources | NC Office of Human Resources [Resumes may be attached as a supplement to the application but are not a substitution for a complete application.] To qualify for this position, applicants must demonstrate ALL of the following

KSAs:

Experience with technical forestry methods and procedures related to the forestry field policies and programs to layout, schedule, organize, and execute the details of a range of projects relating to timber surveys, cruises, inventories and other related duties in order to make recommendations concerning timber sales and future forest environmental and productivity enhancement and suggest alternatives to attain prescribed goals such as the use of alternate species or cutting. Employee must have a good practical knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures of forestry and their ability to employ them in carrying out a variety of technical duties common to the field, e.g., identifying tree species, marking timber, and cruising timber, identifying forest fire indicators, and lay-out sale boundaries for timber inventory and sales, and the application of forest herbicides/pesticides for timber stand improvement. Experience operating standard firefighting equipment over rough terrain to suppress wildland fires and control prescribed fires.

Other necessary requirements:

Must obtain CPR and First Aid certification within 1 year of employment. An annual Work Capacity Test is required in order to maintain NWCG qualifications. Must meet NWCG training and annual work capacity test requirement for any position held on the Fireline within 1 year of employment. The work requires regular and recurring moderate to high risks and/or discomfort such as, 1) exposure to dust, smoke, and heat during prescribed burns or wildfire suppression; 2) exposure to unexploded ordnance, artillery simulators, fog oil smoke, and other military hazards; 3) exposure to biting insects, poisonous plants, snakes, thorns, rugged terrain and other environmental hazards. Incumbent is required to wear and/or use all protective clothing and equipment provided in accordance with established health and safety regulations and safety SOPs. Must obtain and maintain a valid driver’s license. Per 5 CFR 731, upon appointment, applicant must be able to obtain a favorable suitability and fitness determination from a Tier 1 background investigation conducted by the Office of Personnel Management. Failure to obtain a favorable determination may result in termination of employment Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. Bachelor’s degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution.
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an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information The North Carolina Department of Public Safety (DPS) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), we are committed to full inclusion of qualified applicants and will review requests for reasonable accommodation to perform essential job functions during the hiring process or while on the job. Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program For applicants with student loans, becoming a state employee may include eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. Transcripts Degrees and transcripts must be received from appropriately accredited college or university.
Applicants who earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, must attach an unofficial transcript to receive credit for education.
International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date of this posting. Failure to provide documentation may result in ineligibility. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options to provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members. Military Experience Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty that includes Character of Discharge – Member 4 or Service 2 form) to the application.
Applicants seeking

National Guard Preference:

A current member of the North Carolina National Guard in good standing must attach a NGB 23A (RPAS).
A former member of the North Carolina National Guard who served for at least 6 years and were discharged under honorable conditions, must attach either a DD256 or NGB 22. The NC Dept. of Public Safety must adhere to the US Dept. of Justice Final Rule on the “National Standards to Prevent, Detect, and Respond to Prison Rape.” PREA Hiring and Promotion Prohibitions Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. Please log in to your Government Jobs account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring manager. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification.