• Job Description

  Req#: 4993446
  Salary: $48,222.00 - $84,388.00 Annually
  Location : Regional, NC
  Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
  Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
  Job Number: 25-08089-65024455
  Department: Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services
  Division: North Carolina Forest Service
  Opening Date: 07/02/2025
  Closing Date: 7/16/2025 5:00 PM Eastern
  Job Class Title: Forestry Supervisor I
  Position Number: 65024455
  Section: North Carolina Forest Service
  Salary Grade: NC13
  
  Description of Work
  *** 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 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 is 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.
  
  * 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.
  
  01
  
  Please select which best fits your education and/or experience. (Upload applicable documentation under attachments on the application.)
  • I have graduated or am within 6 months of graduation with a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited bachelor's or master's degree
  • I am registered by the NC State Board of Registration for Foresters (NCBRF) and have my NC Registered Foresters Number
  • I am a registered forester in a state that has reciprocity with the NC State Board of Registration for Foresters
  • I have documentation from the National SAF office that states my non-SAF accredited degree meets the current education criteria of the Certified Forester credential
  • I have a document from the NC State Board of Registration for Foresters that states I can sit for the NCBRF Registration exam
  • None the above apply to me
  
  02
  
  If you have a master's degree, select which type:
  • Master of Science in Forestry
  • Master of Forestry
  • do not have a master's degree in Forestry
  
  03
  
  Do you have knowledge and/or experience in Forestland Management or assisting others with Forest Management prescriptions and/or planning?(If YES, under the "duties/skills" sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)
  • Yes
  • No
  
  04
  
  Do you have experience managing and supervising employees and conducting employee performance reviews and/or evaluations?(If YES, under the "duties/skills" sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)
  • Yes
  • No
  
  05
  
  Do you have knowledge and/or experience promoting and implementing company or agency safety programs and protocols?(If YES, under the "duties/skills" sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)
  • Yes
  • No
  
  06
  
  Do you have knowledge or experience with North Carolina's Forest Practices Guidelines?(If YES, under the "duties/skills" sections of your application specifically list in detail what and how this knowledge/skill and/or experience was used. This information must be on your application in order to receive credit and qualify for the position.)
  • Yes
  • No
  
  07
  
  Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean that you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the job for which you are applying).
  • Yes
  • No
  
  08
  
  If you answered "yes" that you have been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation, please explain the nature of the conviction and the date. If you answered "no" enter NA
  09
  
  To the best of your knowledge, have you or a company that you have worked for been given a warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or a settlement agreement by the NC Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services or one of its divisions while you were employed with that company?
  • Yes
  • No
  
  10
  
  If you answered "yes" to the previous question, please explain the nature of the warning letter, civil penalty, notice of violation or settlement agreement, the date, and how it was resolved if you have knowledge of that information. If you answered "No", please type N/A.
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