Sandhills Conservation Technician I

State of North Carolina•Troy, NC

1d•$33,902 - $59,327•Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is seeking applications for a Wildlife Conservation Technician I for its Land & Water Access Division – Sandhills Wildlife Depot. This position is responsible for conducting fish and wildlife habitat management, research, surveys, and infrastructure management on state-owned lands or waterways. Project objectives include restoring and improving fish and wildlife habitats, providing hunting opportunities, managing wildlife openings, creating early successional habitats, restoring altered ecosystems, supporting research and survey efforts, performing prescribed burning, and maintaining/renovating boating access areas, public fishing areas, and Aids to Navigation on waterways. Infrastructure duties involve maintaining roads, dikes, trails, game land boundaries, docks, piers, navigation aids, and parking areas. The work requires operating heavy equipment such as farm tractors, crawler tractors, mowers, trucks, and other heavy equipment. A modified schedule of 40 hours per week is associated with this position, with specific times determined by the manager. Night work and overnight travel may be required occasionally. The individual may also be required to work some weekends and/or holidays. This position will be based out of the WRC Sandhills Wildlife Depot location in Marston, NC (Richmond County).

Requirements

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 90 days of hire.
Candidate must present proof of a valid NC Driver’s License and proof of an acceptable driving record.
Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A). If not already in possession of one, must be obtained within 12 months of employment date.
Possession of an NC Pesticide Applicators license. If not, already in possession of one, must be obtained within 12 months of employment date.
NC Prescribed Burn Certificate / S130-S190
Ability to work primarily outdoors, in all kinds of weather conditions.
Ability to perform manual labor, lifting medium to heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds daily.
Ability to wear safety equipment and follow established safety regulations and procedures.
Pre-employment drug / alcohol testing is required.
Completion of release form and background statement allowing NCWRC to check with previous employers for the past two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing (if applicable).
All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre- and post-employment evaluations.
Associate Degree in wildlife or fisheries management or construction management from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience which has included the management of wildlife or fisheries resources or the operation of heavy equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

Knowledge of wildlife management, fish management, wildlife habitats, land management, forest management, or agriculture practices that include the ability to identify wildlife, plants, and/or fish.
Experience operating and maintaining a variety of equipment, tools and vehicles required to perform the duties of the position; including agricultural machinery and implements, forestry or heavy equipment, large commercial highway vehicles and trailers, ATVs and UTVs, boats and trailers, chainsaws, welders, 2-way radios, pumps and other fire related equipment, power tools, hand tools, and shop tools.
Experience in construction and knowledge of various construction principles and techniques.
Ability to read and execute construction plans and blueprints.
Ability read, interpret, catalog and enter data using a computer.

Responsibilities

Restoring and improving fish and wildlife habitats for all endangered and game species.
Providing hunting opportunities for sportsmen.
Managing wildlife openings.
Creating early successional habitats.
Restoring altered ecosystems.
Supporting research and survey efforts that aid in the long-term management and identification of species and habitats.
Prescribed burning.
Maintaining and renovating boating access areas, public fishing areas and Aids to Navigation on our waterways that benefit citizens of our State.
Maintenance of roads, dikes, trails, game land boundaries, docks, piers, navigation aids and parking areas.