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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 10 hours ago

County Ranger

Cabarrus County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$38K/yr - $66K/yr

3+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services is responsible for promoting and improving agriculture and natural resources in North Carolina. The County Ranger leads NCFS services in the assigned area, focusing on wildfire suppression, resource management, and forestry education.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Promote the protection of the State’s natural resources through development of wildfire suppression planning

Respond in times of emergency such as wildland fires and natural disasters as an initial attack incident commander and/or in other ICS positions

Service landowner requests for forestry assistance which may be reforestation, forest health, prescribed burning, etc

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

Assist the District Forester with development, management and accountability of budget for the work unit

Qualification

Forest managementWildfire suppressionLandownersCommunication skillsOrganizational skillsCalm under stressTeam playerSelf-motivated

Required

Knowledge of forest management or wildfire suppression

Experience in dealing with non-industrial private landowners

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

Associate's degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license required within 90 days of hire