Forester I-Service Forester
- Location
- Pasquotank County, NC
- Listed
- 3 days ago
About the role
- Agency
- Dept of Agriculture, Consumer Services
- Division
- North Carolina Forest Service
- Job Classification Title
- Forester I (NS)
- Position Number
- 60031772
- Grade
- NC11
Description of Work
- This is a readvertisement. All previous applicants MUST reapply to be considered.
Please note: Job postings close at 11:59:59 p.m. the night before the listed Posting End Date above.
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 Service Forester provides professional oversight and expertise in the forest management program to multiple counties in assigned District. Position requires:
- Collecting and analyzing forest data to provide technical advice to landowners
- Writing management plans for non-industrial private forest landowners
- Interacts with consulting foresters, as well as other professional state and local government land managers for forestry related technical assistance.
- Conducting environmental compliance inspections for regulations related to forestry activities
- Responds in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters.
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: 861 Berea Church Road Elizabeth City, NC 27909
Official NC Forest Service uniform and a State-owned vehicle will be provided to support everyday job responsibilities.
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences
Recruitment Range- $45,431-$79,504
- Knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management
- Knowledge of collecting and analyzing forestry data
- Proficient in Microsoft Office
- Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral formats.
- Ability to be self-motivated, a team player, and able to remain claim under stress
- Click Here to Learn more about State Employee Benefits.
- 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. *
Minimum Education and Experience
- 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Bachelor's degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution; or registered by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters; 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.
About Us
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.
Equal opportunity and legal notices
T he State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter: Toni Lynn Tooley
From Nc's careers page, first listed on Rolev.ai on November 6, 2026. Rolev.ai is not the employer.
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