Jordan Conservation Technician I

State of North Carolina; Pittsboro (NC); In loco; USD 34.000 - 42.000; Tempo pieno

Descrizione del lavoro

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s Land and Water Access Division seeks a Wildlife Conserv Technician I (S) to support game land programs, habitat restoration, and boating and fishing access site maintenance based at the Jordan Depot in Chatham County.

This position works outdoors in all weather, requiring operation of heavy equipment and occasional night/weekend shifts; candidates must have a valid NC driver’s license, with CDL and pesticide license as required.

Competenze

• Associate degree or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Two years of experience managing wildlife or fisheries resources or operating heavy equipment.

Mansioni

• Restore and improve habitats for endangered and game species.
• Provide hunting opportunities and manage wildlife openings.
• Maintain boating and public fishing access areas and navigation aids.

Conoscenze

Wildlife management

Heavy equipment operation

Data entry/record keeping

Reading blueprints

Formazione

Associate Degree in wildlife or construction management

Strumenti

Heavy equipment

CDL (Class A)

Descrizione del lavoro

Agency

Wildlife Resource Commission

Division

Operations , Technical Services

Job Classification Title

Wildlife Conserv Technician I (S)

Position Number

60034005

Grade

NC05

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 NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s Land and Water Access Division oversees the agency’s Game Land Program, land acquisition program, maintenance of boating and fishing access areas, and navigational aids. Most of the activities performed in this Section are accomplished by agency technicians, biologists, and forest managers.

This Division also manages the agency’s grants planning and office support. Most technicians, biologists, and forest managers are assigned to one of three EcoRegions in the State. Each EcoRegion is managed by a Wildlife / Fisheries Biologist Supervisor II who reports to the division chief.

Summary or Brief Description of Work

• Restoring and Improving fish and wildlife habitats for all endangered and game species;


• Enhancing wildlife populations through cultural practices;


• 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; and


• Maintaining and renovating boating access areas, public fishing areas and Aids to Navigation on our waterways that benefit citizens of our State.

Infrastructure-related duties include maintenance of roads, dikes, trails, game land boundary, docks, piers, navigation aids and parking areas. The work consists of operating heavy equipment, including farm tractors, crawler tractors, mowers trucks and other heavy equipment.

A modified schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week (specific times set by manager). Night work and overnight travel may be required on occasion. Individual in this position may be required to work some weekends and/or holidays. The position will be based out of the WRC Jordan Depot, Chatham County NC.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

RECRUITMENT RANGE: $33,902 - $42,436

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES

• 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.


• Ability to read, interpret catalog and enter data using a computer.


• Experience in construction, determine supply and equipment needs, knowledge of various construction principles and techniques


• Experience reading and executing construction plans and blueprints.

Special 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 North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required within 12 months of employment.


• Possession of a North Carolina Pesticide Applicators license is required within 6 months of employment.

Physical Requirements

• 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.

Additional Requirements

• Pre-employment drug testing is required;


• Completion of release form and background statement allowing NCWRC to check with previous employees 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.

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

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.

Necessary Special Qualification Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license required within 90 days of hire. Some positions may require Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), pesticide applicator’s license and/or NC Burner Certificate. Some positions may require coursework in fish culture.

SUPPLEMENTAL and CONTACT INFORMATION

Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education

If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it – please document the number of Semester CREDIT HOURS you have completed in the Education section of your application

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.NC OSHR: Benefits

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).

For More Information

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

WRC website. Home Page | NC Wildlife

CONTACT INFORMATION

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

EEO Statement

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.

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.