Wildlife Biologist - District 4

State of North Carolina • Bladen County, NC

20h • Remote

About The Position

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is seeking applications for a District 4 Wildlife Biologist (Conservation Biologist II) within the Wildlife Management Division. This role is crucial for achieving the Commission's objectives of conserving fish and wildlife habitats and managing wildlife populations across the state. The position reports directly to the Coastal Operations Supervisor and is responsible for leading WMD efforts in a nine-county district in southeastern NC. Key duties include providing expertise to various stakeholders on wildlife habitat enhancement and population management, offering technical guidance on nuisance wildlife issues, developing and delivering educational materials, assisting with research projects and surveys, monitoring population trends, investigating wildlife diseases, responding to wildlife emergencies, inspecting hunting preserves and rehabilitation facilities, assisting law enforcement with wildlife cases, and contributing to the development of hunting regulations. This is a HOME-BASED position requiring the employee to provide a compliant home office space. The duty station must be within WRC District 4, with a preference for Bladen or Cumberland County. The position involves frequent daily travel with occasional overnight stays.

Requirements

• Understanding of the advanced principles of scientific methods, biological techniques, wildlife biology, botany, forestry, and ecology are necessary.
• Understanding of wildlife capture, immobilization, restraint, transport and euthanasia techniques.
• Accomplished communication skills to coordinate with resource professionals, relay technical information to fellow employees, and to the public.
• Experience with personal computers, software programs, and smart devices.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.
• A Valid NC Driver’s License is required within 90 days of employment.
• Bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, or a biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• North Carolina’s Bladen County or Cumberland County are preferred by division leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead Wildlife Management Division (WMD) efforts in the nine-county district compromising Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland counties in southeastern NC.
• Provide professional expertise and guidance to private landowners, land managers, corporations and governmental units regarding enhancement of wildlife habitats, wildlife population management, and other issues related to our state’s wildlife resources.
• Provide technical guidance to address nuisance wildlife concerns and wildlife damage with species including American alligators, black bears, coyotes, white-tailed deer, Canada geese, etc.
• Develop and deliver educational materials to other professionals, organizations, and the public.
• Assist with wildlife research projects and recurring surveys as needed and serve as the district coordinator to ensure the appropriate collection of biological data.
• Monitor population trends for game and nongame species in the district.
• Investigate and monitor wildlife morbidity and mortality, conduct wildlife disease investigations and surveillance.
• Response to wildlife emergencies, including handling of living and dead wildlife.
• Assist with inspection of fox and controlled hunting preserves, and wildlife rehabilitation and holding facilities.
• Assist the Law Enforcement Division in identification, handling, and disposition of unlawfully held wildlife.
• Assist with the development and review of state hunting regulations and other agency guidelines.
• Serve as the local agency representative to state, regional, and national initiatives and partnerships related to wildlife management.

Benefits

• State Employee Benefits
• We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level