Forester I – Service Forester

State of North Carolina

. Provide professional oversight and expertise in the forest management program across multiple assigned counties .

Posted 11/2/2026full-timeElizabeth City • North Carolina • United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $45,431 - $79,504 per yearWebsite

Core Competencies

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Core Competencies

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Demonstrates expertise in forest management principles and practices, with a strong ability to collect and analyze forestry data. Proficient in developing management plans and providing technical assistance to landowners while ensuring compliance with environmental regulations.

Highest-signal resume keywords

Bachelor's Degree In ForestryRegistration As A ForesterForest Management ExpertiseData Analysis In ForestryMicrosoft Office Proficiency

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Hard Skills

Forest ManagementData CollectionData AnalysisManagement Plan WritingEnvironmental Compliance Inspections

Soft Skills

Effective CommunicationSelf-MotivatedTeam PlayerCalm Under Stress

Certifications & Qualifications

Forester Registration

Industry Keywords

ForestryWildland Fire ResponseEmergency ResponseNatural Disaster ManagementConsulting Foresters Interaction

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Provide professional oversight and expertise in the forest management program across multiple assigned counties
Collect and analyze forest data to provide technical advice to landowners
Write management plans for non-industrial private forest landowners
Interact with consulting foresters and state and local government land managers for forestry-related technical assistance
Conduct environmental compliance inspections for regulations related to forestry activities
Respond to wildland fires and natural disasters
Work typically 8 a.m.–5 p.m., Monday through Friday
Support emergency response and fire readiness, including extended evening, holiday, and weekend availability
Travel overnight as required

Requirements

What you’ll need

Bachelor’s degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution; or registration by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
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
Knowledge of the principles and practices of forest management
Knowledge of collecting and analyzing forestry data
Proficiency in Microsoft Office
Ability to communicate effectively in written and oral formats
Ability to be self-motivated, work as a team player, and remain calm under stress
Overnight travel required
Availability after working hours during fire danger periods and emergency response
Ability to work evening, holiday, and/or weekend hours during extended readiness periods
Applicants must submit a completed online application; resumes are not accepted as a substitute
Veteran's/National Guard preference applicants should submit applicable service documentation

Benefits

Comp & perks

Official NC Forest Service uniform provided
State-owned vehicle provided to support everyday job responsibilities
State employee benefits (details referenced in posting)
Reasonable accommodation for employees and applicants with disabilities, pregnancy-related limitations, and religious beliefs, observances, and practices