Forest Service Program Specialist pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32002633
- Class code
- 32002633
- Pay group
- NC11
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Forest Service Program Specialist is $45,431 to $79,504 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32002633.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 08/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class are program specialists typically assigned to the North Carolina Forest Service Headquarters in Raleigh. Work in this class involves providing administrative and technical assistance in one or more Forest Service programs. Employees function as technical experts in their area(s) of assignment, consulting with and advising management. Employees may act for other program administrators (e.g., respond to programmatic issues/needs of staff) when needed, may assume responsibility in the managers absence. Employees are able to operate independently, act as liaisons between management and subordinates, and possess advanced knowledge of state budget guidelines, purchasing procedures, and safety standards.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Considerable knowledge of the program area, including governing laws and guidelines, to which assigned. Working knowledge of the programs and services of the NCFS. Ability to plan and implement program plans. Ability to promote the programs and services of the NCFS. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates, officials, and the public.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a forestry field or a field related to the area of assignment and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.