District Ranger Law Enforcement
Full-time
8 months ago
Employment Information
Description of Work
***This position is open ONLY to current North Carolina Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services employees or former Department of Agriculture & Consumer Service eligible for RIF priority reemployment consideration as described by GS 126***
The North Carolina Forest Service is designated as an emergency response Division and is a team of professionals who provide forest protection, 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 District Ranger oversees and performs forest fire control, law enforcement, all risk training, and administrative duties throughout the district. Position assists county personnel with fire suppression duties, conducts origin and cause investigations, issues citations and warning tickets, court preparation and addresses security matters on agency property. Position has approval authority for and ensures the quality and accuracy of all fire reports. Position advises District Forester of inconsistencies in fire control, law enforcement, or other matters as assigned within the district. Position functions as liaison with fire suppression cooperators. Position serves as District coordinator for western fire detail and district operations officers. Position serves as lead operations officer and Operations Section Chief or other position on district fire team and State IMT as needed. Position is designated as the district training officer and is responsible for training coordination and record keeping and maintenance and upkeep of IQS records. Position implements ICS at the district and state level. Position serves as District Safety Coordinator and may serve on Regional and State Safety Committee. Position is responsible for acquisition and disposal of state property; conducts property inventory and maintains property record; handles insurance claims and investigates tort claims at request of District Forester. Position has burning plan approval authority. Position serves as district lead responsibility for the RAWS and the NFDRS.
Work hours are typically 8-5 M-F. Extended times of readiness will involve evening, holiday, and/or weekend work. Must be available after working hours during fire danger periods and times of emergency response. Overnight travel will be required.
Residency requirement will be discussed at time of interview.
Duty Station Location
1933 Mountain Island Highway, Mt. Holly, NC
All applicants applying for this position will be subject to a pre-employment drug test and an extensive background check due to State Forest Law Enforcement Officer Responsibilities.
This position requires the successful completion of Ranger Training to maintain employment.
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.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. We will not review resumes in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL of the following:
- Skilled in wildland fire suppression strategy and tactics.
- Experience in wildland firefighter instructing.
- Ability to develop good working relationships, be self-motivated and service oriented.
- Must have good leadership skills.
Candidate must have or be able to obtain a sworn law enforcement officer appointment in compliance with Chapter 17C of the General Statutes of the state of North Carolina and specifically with the appropriate Rules of Chapter 9 Title 12 of the North Carolina Administrative Code, as promulgated by the Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
You may qualify by an equivalent combination of education and experience, either through years of education or years of directly related experience, or a combination of both.
Associate's degree in forest management or an environmental or natural science curriculum from an appropriate accredited institution and five years of related experience in providing forestry services; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
Necessary Special Qualification: Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license required within 90 days of hire.
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.
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