Forestry Technician II

Job Code: 32000093
Salary Grade: NC08
Revision Date: 04/2019

Class Concept

Work in this class involves overseeing and conducting a variety of forestry services that may include fire suppression, forest law enforcement, forest protection, forest management, and information/education, and/or disaster/emergency response within an assigned unit such as a county, educational state forest, forestry nursery, Youthful Offenders Program, or other forestry program. Work is typically overseen by a Forestry Supervisor or higher-level Forestry Technician and typically involves the supervision and training of permanent Forestry Technician I and/or temporary employees. Other related duties may be assigned as necessary. Work is subject to hazards such as fire, pests, wild animals, weather, and difficult terrain. Work is also subject to on-call and rotating shifts and rotation of work areas. Work is further distinguished from that recognized in the Forestry Technician I step by an increased level of responsibility and accountability to include administrative duties (such as supervision, work planning, and purchasing with a state P-card) and technical oversight of the local program or assigned work unit.

Recruitment Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Considerable knowledge of programs and services delivered by the North Carolina Forest Service. Moderate knowledge of wild land fire control strategy and firefighting techniques, protocols and safety practices.
• Moderate knowledge of forest management practices including surveying, GPS, best management practices and applicable environmental regulations.
• Ability to communicate effectively and establish effective working relationships with the public and other agency personnel including the ability to train and educate others on fire control and forest management related topics.
• Ability to secure cooperation of the public and other agency personnel in fire prevention and control activities.

Minimum Education and Experience

Associate's degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Necessary Special Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license required within 90 days of hire.