Deadline: Fri, 07/28/2023 - 12:00pm Employer: North Carolina Forest Service Job Field: Forestry Water and Soil Resources Job Type: Full Time Location: North Carolina Location Detail: Piedmont Area of North Carolina Job Description: 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. Residency to be discussed at time of interview. Duty Station Location: Regional - Piedmont Area of North Carolina Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Knowledge of forestry water-related regulations. Knowledge of forestry Best Management Practices. Strong verbal and written communication skills. MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES: N.C. Forest Service experience. Knowledge of the Forest Practices Guidelines Related to Water Quality (FPGs). Knowledge of state and federal regulatory agencies. Physical stamina to work outdoors for long periods of time under adverse conditions. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience”. If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. 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 NC Board of Registration for Foresters within one year of employment. Salary: Range $46817- $81929 How to Apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/4121536/water-resources-staff-forester?keywords=water%20resources%20staff&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs 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. 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 919-707-3201.
