Forestry Supervisor -Asst District Forester

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February 13, 2026 (11 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-108216
** Agency
* * Dept of Agriculture , Consumer Services
** Division
* * North Carolina Forest Service
** Job Classification Title
** Forestry Supervisor I (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC13

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.
** Description of Work
** The North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) is designated as an emergency response Division and a team of professionals who provide forest protection, resource management and environmental education to the residents and landowners of NC through a variety of programs. The NCFS provides services to 100 counties in NC.
The Assistant District Forester manages and ensures compliance of Forest Management, Water Quality, Ranger Training, GIS programs and cost-share programs. Position directs and coordinates work on the District’s Remote Access Weather Stations, National Fire Danger Rating programs, Community Wildfire Protection Planning and fuel mitigation projects.
Individual will function in various positions on prescribed burns and within the Incident Command System’s Operations and Planning Sections responding to wildland fires, and other “all-risk” incidents within the district.
Administrative duties will include personnel hiring, performance management, purchasing, and assisting with managing the district’s program/budget.
Work hours are typically 8-5 Monday – Friday. Extended times of readiness will require evening, holiday and/or weekend work. Must be able to be on call for extended times and consecutive days during high danger periods and times of emergency response. Some overnight travel may be required.
Occasional heavy lifting is required.
Must have a valid Driver’s License     Official NCFS uniform and vehicle will be provided at employer expense.
Residency will be discussed at time of interview  Duty Station

Location:

D9 District Office  133 Glenn Cabe Road  Sylva, NC 28779
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Recruitment Range- $48,222-$84,388
* Knowledge of forest management, silviculture and regeneration practices
* Knowledge of wildland fire suppression strategy and tactics, or prescribed burning
* Knowledge of environmental rules and regulations
* Experience training others in forestry related subjects or matters
* Experience in mountain fire suppression strategies and tactics.

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.
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Note:

When required, you must answer the question(s) for this position, or your application will be considered incomplete.

** Minimum

Education and Experience
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