State of North Carolina

Longleaf Program Coordinator

SALARY $45,926.00 - $80,369.00 Annually LOCATION Statewide, NC

JOB TYPE Permanent Full-Time REMOTE EMPLOYMENT

Flexible/Hybrid

JOB NUMBER 25-05302-60032307 DEPARTMENT Dept of Agriculture & Consumer Services

DIVISION North Carolina Forest Service OPENING DATE 04/21/2025

CLOSING DATE 5/2/2025 5:00 PM Eastern JOB CLASS TITLE Environmental Specialist I POSITION NUMBER60032307 SECTION NC Forst Service SALARY GRADE NC12

Description of Work

Position currently qualifies for a telework option. Telework options are subject to change at the discretion of management.

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 North Carolina Forest Service (NCFS) provides services to all 100 counties in North Carolina.

The Longleaf Program Coordinator position is funded under a Cooperative Agreement between the NC Department of Agriculture & Consumer Services-NCFS, and the NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) to fulfill deliverables associated with the WRC’s National Fish and Wildlife Foundation FY24 Longleaf Stewardship Fund grant “Restoring and Enhancing Longleaf Pine Habitat in Eastern North Carolina.” Funding for this position is secured through June 30, 2027, unless extended, and is subject to funds availability.

This position will function in a program coordination and leadership role promoting and supporting longleaf pine conservation, management, and partnership activities throughout the range of longleaf in NC.

Approximately 50% of the work time will involve coordinating the NCFS longleaf program and co-leading the NC Longleaf Coalition. Support the Coalition’s mission and programs, including the NC Longleaf Honor Role, Illustris Palustris annual recognition award, and lead the annual collection of NC longleaf accomplishment data for the Range-wide Longleaf Accomplishment Report. Develop updates and new content to maintain the website nclongleaf.org. Serve in a leadership role in planning and implementing the NC Longleaf Summit and other events. Plan, coordinate, deliver, and participate in landowner workshops, field tours and other outreach events. Plan coordinate and deliver training and other events for forestry, wildlife, and natural resource professionals. Develop or update brochures, publications, website content, and media content. Maintain accomplishment data and records required to meet grant deliverables. Prepare grant accomplishment and progress reports. Support and promote prescribed fire as a longleaf management tool. Support the emergency response mission of NCFS.

Approximately 50% of the work time will involve serving in a coordination and support role for the Cape Fear Arch Conservation Collaboration and the Onslow Bight Conservation Forum furthering their concerted efforts to protect high-risk lands, facilitate networking and sharing of knowledge, and promote science-based conservation efforts across their respective landscapes. Both are regional conservation partnerships serving as Local Implementation Teams (LIT’s) for the America’s Longleaf Restoration Initiative. Specific duties will be guided by an advisory committee representing both partnership organizations and will include convening and facilitating meetings and activities of the respective LIT’s, managing communication, assisting with implementation of programs and activities, supporting conservation planning and implementation, landowner outreach and education, among other duties to be determined.

Duty Station: Duty station will be discussed during the interview. Necessary Special Requirements – Valid driver’s license. Travel required.

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The N.C. Department of Agriculture and Consumer Services provides 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.

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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 the 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:

Knowledge of the principles and practices of one or more of the following disciplines: natural resource management, forestry, ecology, wildlife biology/management, conservation, environmental science.

Experience using the Microsoft Office suite of programs Strong organizational skills

Ability to communicate effectively in oral and written form

Ability to work in collaborative environments as well as independently

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES:

Experience in project management and/or planning

Experience coordinating or leading collaborative efforts, partnerships, or teams Experience in longleaf pine management, restoration, or conservation

Practical experience in the field of forestry, wildlife management, natural resource management, conservation, biology, or ecology

Experience using GIS software

Experience in grant management

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.

Bachelor's degree in one of the 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.

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 the instructions to apply online. 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.