Assistant State Forester

Class Concept

This is administrative and technical supervisory work in directing multiple statewide forestry programs of the highest level of diversity, scope, dynamics, and complexity through the establishment of goals and objectives to meet program and/or departmental requirements. Employees are responsible for planning work operations, establishing and maintaining a budget, and monitoring work output to ensure that goals and/or compliance objectives are met. Supervision of the assigned programs is affected by continual changes in federal or state laws and regulations resulting in periodic major changes in program emphasis or goals. Employees have complete responsibility for the success of the multiple assigned forestry programs in the state. Employees are operationally independent and receive no higher-level technical supervision in their program area. Employees represent the North Carolina Forest Service in their program areas regionally and nationally. Work is performed under administrative supervision and periodic meetings and on-site visits. May include other duties as assigned.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of the principles, practices, and administration of the forestry program to which assigned
• Thorough knowledge of departmental philosophies and policies concerning the administration of a forestry program
• Thorough knowledge of federal and state laws and regulations pertaining to the forestry program to which assigned
• Ability to plan, develop and administer a statewide program of consultative and regulatory services
• Ability to assess fiscal, personnel and other program needs and to recommend and support appropriate actions to higher-level management
• Ability to handle the more difficult technical problems encountered by subordinates
• Ability to supervise employees and develop work plans

Minimum Education and Experience

Bachelor's degree in forestry from a Society of American Foresters (SAF) accredited institution and eight years of experience in a forestry program to include two years of supervisory experience; or registered by the North Carolina Board of Registration for Foresters and eight years of professional post-registration experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

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.