Forestry and Fire Specialist

• Serve as the organizational expert regarding forestry and fire management for a statewide Environmental Program
• Perform professional, multidisciplinary work in forestry, prescribed fire, and wildland fire management
• Serve as the primary point of contact for forestry and fire environmental issues involving NCARNG facilities statewide, National Guard Bureau, and other Federal and state agencies
• Report to the Director of Environmental Management
• Manage Natural Resources, ITAM, Invasive Species, Forestry Management Plan, Integrated Wildland Fire Management Plan, Prescribed Fire, and Fire Training activities
• Conduct independent research and data accumulation for regulatory protocols and environmental management issues
• Analyze complex regulatory issues
• Identify and resolve problems
• Make decisions while coordinating multiple personnel and agencies

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental, or natural resource sciences, or a closely related curriculum, from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience
• Knowledge or experience with Federal or State environmental laws, regulations, and policies is preferred
• Experience planning and coordinating with Federal or State agencies on forestry and fire management matters is preferred
• Experience executing integrated forestry, invasive species, or wildland fire management programs is preferred
• All work history and education, including accurate dates of employment and attendance, must be documented on the application
• Degrees and transcripts must be from an appropriately accredited college or university
• International degrees and transcripts must be evaluated for accreditation by a recognized evaluation service by the closing date
• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 form
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach the required NGB 23A, DD256, or NGB 22 documentation
• Selected applicants for PREA-subject positions will undergo a PREA-specific background check
• Prior convictions or charges may prohibit employment for positions subject to PREA or other position-specific background checks

Core Competencies

Demonstrates expertise in forestry and fire management, with a strong understanding of Federal and State environmental laws and regulations. Capable of conducting independent research, analyzing regulatory issues, and coordinating with multiple agencies on environmental management matters.