Salary: $38,516.00 - $67,404.00 AnnuallyLocation : Orange County, NCJob Type: Permanent Full-TimeJob Number: 24-15793-#######3Department: Dept of Agriculture & Consumer ServicesDivision: North Carolina Forest ServiceOpening Date: 12/30/2024Closing Date: 1/7/2025 5:00 PM EasternJob Class Title: Forest Technician IIIPosition Number: 60031813Section: North Carolina Forest ServiceSalary Grade: NC09Recruitment Range: $39,671 - $69,426Description of Work**This is a readvertisement. Previous applicants DO NOT need to reapply to be considered.****This position is open ONLY to current North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services employees or former Department of Agriculture & Consumer Service eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126****As of January 1, 2025, the new salary range will be $39,671 - $69,426. 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 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 District Ranger (DR) is an administrative position that oversees fire/all-risk training, equipment readiness, facility maintenance/improvement, and purchasing throughout the district. The DR provides technical expertise in fire control, develops fire strategies and tactics, and provides law enforcement support. The DR conducts needed fire control & safety training for the district, trains cooperating agency personnel and assists with statewide training. The DR implements Incident Command Systems (ICS) at the district and state level. May serve as initial attack Incident Command (IC) & Operations (OPS) Chief on district fire team. Will fill OPS roles on regional & state Type 3 & Type 2 IMTs. The DR assists county personnel with fire suppression duties and advises District Forester of inconsistencies; and ensures the quality and accuracy of all fire reports. The DR functions as liaison with fire suppression cooperators; serves as the district coordinator for western fire detail; provides technical assistance in determining fire cause & responsible parties, preparing court cases and issuing citations. The DR is the district safety committee chairman & serves on the regional and state safety committees. Responsible for maintaining IQS system; responsible for management of District OPS; District Lead responsibility for the RAWS system and NFDRS and has or can obtain burning plan approval authority. The DR provides direction & oversight of cooperative programs such as FEPP/GSA; responsible for Repair and Renovation project oversight; responsible for requisitioning supplies & equipment following all state guidelines as well as being the uniform coordinator and maintaining a district uniform cache; and responsible for state & federal inventory systems. This position requires the successful completion of Ranger Training to maintain employment. Residency requirements discussed at time of interview.Duty Station Location: District 11 Office, 3314 NC Hwy 86 S, Hillsborough, NC 27278Telephone required.This position has wildland firefighter duties such as detection, suppression and prevention. Responds to wildfires both in-state and out-of-state. Responds to other natural and human caused emergencies and disasters. Participates on incident management teams as assigned. May lead or assist in basic criminal law enforcement investigations related to wildfires. On-Call time expected.The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provide 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. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / CompetenciesThe 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 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:
- Skilled in wildland fire suppression strategy and tactics.
- Experience in wildland firefighter instructing.
- Knowledge of forest law enforcement programs such as origin and cause investigations, issuing citations, court preparations, etc.
- Ability to develop good working relationships, be self-motivated and service oriented.
- Must have good leadership skills.
Management Preferences:
- Completion of NCFS Ranger Training.
- Experience with preparing written prescribe fire plans and training new forest rangers in prescribe burn plan preparation.
- Knowledge and Experience with prescribe burns.
- Excellent computer skills to include all MS Office Applications, ArcMap, GPS, iNAP.
- VFD experience.
- Five years experience in a leadership role on wildfires (Type IV Incident Commander, Unit Leader, Strike Team Leader, etc.)
- Experience and knowledgeable about the NCFS fire reporting and law enforcement programs.
- Knowledge of CWPP's.
- NCFS Burn Boss qualified or ICT4 and Single Resource Boss qualified.
- Experience as dean or lead instructor for NWCG / NCFS wildland fire classes or equivalent combination of experience as an instructor.
- Experience with NWCG IQS.
Minimum Education and Experience RequirementsYou 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 bothAssociate's degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriate accredited institution and five 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 InformationAny 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 instructions to apply on-line. 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-###-####.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 Only current NC Department of Agriculture employees or former NC Department of Agriculture employees eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS126 are eligible for consideration for this position. Please select the box that describes your current employment status.
- I am currently employed in a permanent position with the NC Department of Agriculture.
- I am currently employed in a time-limited position with the NC Department of Agriculture.
- I am a former State NC Department of Agriculture employee eligible for RIF priority employment.
- I am currently employed in a temporary position.
- I am currently employed in an EHRA position (Exempt from the Human Resources Act).
- None of the above.
02 Do you have knowledge of forest management silviculture and regeneration practices? (If YES, under the duties 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.)
03 Do you have knowledge of fire suppression strategy/tactics and prescribed burning? (If YES, under the duties 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.)
04 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?
05 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, enter NA. 06 Have you ever been convicted of an offense against the law other than a minor traffic violation? (A conviction does not mean you cannot be hired. The offense and how recently you were convicted will be evaluated in relation to the position for which you are applying.)
07 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. Required Question