Assistant Hatchery Superintendent (IF-60033929)

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission; West Virginia; On-site; USD 37,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for an Assistant Hatchery Superintendent (Wildlife Conservation Technician II) for the Inland Fisheries Division. This position is based at the Armstrong State Fish Hatchery in Marion, NC and requires residing there.

A Monday–Friday schedule of 40 hours per week is typical, with occasional nights, weekends, and travel. Recruitment range: $37,377 - $51,959.

Qualifications

• Associate degree in wildlife, fisheries or construction management.
• Three years' experience managing wildlife or fisheries resources or heavy equipment.
• Equivalent combination of training and experience.

Responsibilities

• Act as a Team Leader of a smaller work unit consisting of 2-3 Fish Culturists and is responsible for performance of tasks resulting in production and distribution of warmwater and coldwater fishes.
• Participate in production planning, propagation, rearing, transportation, and distribution of the appropriate species, number, and sizes of selected fish species.
• Ensure permit compliance, reporting, coordination, and operation and maintenance of supporting facilities and equipment.

Skills

Knowledge of fish culture/biology

Data collection/recording

Team collaboration

Education

Associate degree in wildlife, fisheries or construction management

3 years experience in wildlife/fisheries or heavy equipment

Tools

Farm tractor

Fish feeder

Lab equipment

Job description

Position Details

Agency Wildlife Resource Commission Division Inland Fisheries Job Classification Title Wildlife Conserv Technician II (S) Position Number 60033929 Grade NC07

About Us

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is the state government agency created to conserve and sustain the state’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input.

The NCWRC is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of North Carolina’s fishing, hunting, trapping, and boating laws.

The agency has an operational budget of approximately $100 million and employs approximately 700 full-time staff and 100 seasonal temporary staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, and customer service, information technology and administrative professionals.

The NCWRC Mission is to conserve North Carolina’s wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for an Assistant Hatchery Superintendent (Wildlife Conservation Technician II) for the Inland Fisheries Division.

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s Inland Fisheries Division manages, conserves, enhances, and restores the State’s freshwater fishes, mollusks, crayfish and supporting aquatic habitats through fisheries research, fisheries management, hatchery operation, and habitat conservation.

Primary Responsibilities

• Act as a Team Leader of a smaller work unit consisting of 2-3 Fish Culturists and is responsible for performance of tasks resulting in production and distribution of warmwater and coldwater fishes.
• Participate in production planning, propagation, rearing, transportation, and distribution of the appropriate species, number, and sizes of selected fish species.
• Ensure permit compliance, reporting, coordination, and operation and maintenance of supporting facilities and equipment.

A Monday-Friday schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week. This position is subject to be called back at any time. Hours and days vary with special assignments requiring work on occasional nights, weekends, holidays, and extended days. Overnight travel may also be required on occasion.

This position is based at WRC’s Armstrong State Fish Hatchery located in Marion, NC (McDowell Co.). This position also requires its incumbent to reside at the Armstrong State Fish Hatchery.

RECRUITMENT RANGE: $37,377 - $51,959

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Management Preferences

• Knowledge of the principles and techniques of fish culture or biology
• Experience collecting and recording physical, chemical, and biological data
• Experience operating or maintaining a variety of equipment and tools used at a fish hatchery (ex. farm tractor, fish feeder, lawn mower, stocking truck, other motor vehicles, lab equipment, power and manual hand tools)
• Experience constructing, maintaining, and repairing hatchery equipment, buildings, and other facilities
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with hatchery staff, other agency staff, cooperating agencies and organizations, and the general public

Special Qualifications / Requirements

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license required within 90 days of hire.

Classification Specs

• Associate Degree in wildlife, fisheries or construction management from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience which has included the management of wildlife or fisheries resources or the operation of heavy equipment; OR an equivalent combination of training and experience.

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. NC OSHR: Benefits

Equal Employment Opportunity

*The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is committed to maintaining a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. NCWRC strives to ensure that all employment practices are implemented in a manner that is equitable to all applicants and employees.

Employment Eligibility

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

Recruiter

Recruiter: Monique Napper Bloomfield

Recruiter Email: [e-mail]

Contact Information

NC Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office Phone: [phone] Fax: [phone]

Application Deadline

All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting.

Valuing Education and Experience

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide.

Additional Information

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

More Information

For more information about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, visit the WRC website.