Deadline: Thu, 12/15/2022 - 12:00pm Employer: NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services Job Field: Forestry Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: North Carolina Location Detail: Wake County Job Description: Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management. The North Carolina Forest Service is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, emergency response, 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 Water Resources Staff Forester (WRSF) position is accountable to serve as a subject matter expert on water-related regulatory oversight of silviculture in North Carolina; and specifically represent the NC Forest Service among the agency’s diverse base of customers, stakeholders and interagency cooperators. Activities include coordinating the statewide NCFS water quality program, specifically related to the Forest Practices Guidelines Related to Water Quality (FPGs); serving as the primary subject matter expert (SME) and technical specialist for assisting internal and external customers in (1) Determining compliance with FPGs, Riparian Buffer Rules, and other water quality regulations as they pertain to silviculture; (2) Providing guidance regarding compliance to Federal wetlands silviculture requirements; (3) Acting as the primary NCFS Liaison with NCDEMLR, NCDWR, NCDWM, USACE, USFWS and the USEPA; as it relates to rulemakings, rules interpretations, complaints, and referrals for potential violations of water quality standards on forestry - silviculture sites; (4) Maintaining and revising, as needed, NCFS Policy & Procedure that are related to water quality or wetland program delivery and services; (5) Training on FPGs, Riparian Buffer Rules, and other water quality rules; and (6) Serving as staff coordinator for the Forestry Technical Advisory Committee (TAC) and as a liaison with other affiliated cooperative agency’s or organization’s committees. This position is also partially accountable to deliver forest management products, technical assistance, and services for the Forest Management Branch within the FM/D Division of the agency. Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of state and federal water-related rules and laws that govern silvicultural activities. Knowledge of forestry BMPs or similar protective measures that are focused on water quality, or erosion & sediment control, or stormwater, or overall watershed conservation. MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES: Accreditation in, or functional awareness of, the National Incident Management System or Incident Command System. Currently a North Carolina Registered Forester. Combined professional forestry experience of 5+ years in forest industry and/or state forest agency. Certified under the Surface Water Identification Training and Certification (SWITC) Program. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Bachelor's degree in Forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution and three years of related professional Forestry experience: or Registered by the NC Board of Registration for Foresters and three years of related professional post-registration Forestry experience. Necessary Special Requirement: Those not registered at the time of hire must obtain registration as a Forester from the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters within one year of employment. Miscellaneous: Supplemental and Contact Information 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. Salary: $45,675.00 - $79,932.00 Benefits: NC OSHR: Benefits Please visit How to Apply: 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. Click Here to Watch this video to Learn How to Apply
