Williamston Conservation Tech I-(LAWA 6009341)

State of North Carolina • Martin County, NC

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is hiring a Wildlife Conservation Technician I for its Land & Water Access Division at the Williamston Depot in Williamston, North Carolina. The position conducts fish and wildlife habitat management, research, surveys, and infrastructure management on state-owned lands and waterways. Work supports habitat restoration and improvement, hunting opportunities, wildlife openings, early successional habitat, ecosystem restoration, research and surveys, and prescribed burns. The role also maintains and renovates boating and fishing access areas and navigational aids.

Infrastructure duties include maintaining roads, dikes, trails, game land boundaries, docks, piers, navigation aids, and parking areas. The work involves operating heavy equipment and other machinery. The position has a modified schedule of 40 hours per week, with specific hours set by the manager. Night work, overnight travel, and some weekend or holiday work may be required. The role is primarily outdoors and involves manual labor.

Requirements

• An associate degree in wildlife or fisheries management or construction management from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience involving wildlife or fisheries resource management or heavy equipment operation, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license within 90 days of hire.
• Possession of a Class A Commercial Driver’s License; if not already held, it must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Possession of an NC Pesticide Applicator’s License; if not already held, it must be obtained within one year of employment.
• Ability to work primarily outdoors in all kinds of weather.
• Ability to perform manual labor and lift items weighing up to 50 pounds daily.
• Ability to wear safety equipment and follow established safety regulations and procedures.
• Ability to work 40 hours per week on a modified schedule, with hours set by the manager; some weekend or holiday work may be required.
• Ability to work nights and travel overnight on occasion.
• Successful completion of required pre- and post-employment evaluations; pre-employment drug and alcohol testing is required.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of wildlife management, fish management, wildlife habitats, land management, forest management, or agriculture practices, including the ability to identify wildlife, plants, or fish.
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment, tools, and vehicles such as agricultural machinery and implements, forestry or heavy equipment, large commercial highway vehicles and trailers, ATVs and UTVs, boats and trailers, chainsaws, welders, two-way radios, pumps and fire equipment, power tools, hand tools, and shop tools.
• Ability to read, interpret, catalog, and enter data using a computer.
• Experience in construction.
• Ability to determine supply and equipment needs.
• Knowledge of construction principles and techniques.
• Experience reading and executing construction plans and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fish and wildlife habitat management, research, and surveys on state-owned lands and waterways.
• Restore and improve fish and wildlife habitats, including habitats for endangered and game species.
• Support hunting opportunities and manage wildlife openings.
• Create early successional habitats and restore altered ecosystems.
• Support research and survey efforts used to identify species and habitats and inform long-term management.
• Perform prescribed burning.
• Maintain and renovate boating access areas, public fishing areas, and navigational aids.
• Maintain roads, dikes, trails, game land boundaries, docks, piers, navigation aids, and parking areas.
• Operate heavy equipment, including farm and crawler tractors, mowers, trucks, and other equipment.

Benefits

• A wide variety of competitive and family-friendly employee benefits, including employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree