Wildlife Conservation Tech I - Lands & Access

Adult Correction; North Carolina; On-site; USD 34,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

Wildlife Resources Commission in North Carolina is seeking a Wildlife Conservation Technician I for the Land & Water Access Division. The role conducts habitat management, surveys, and infrastructure work on state lands and waterways, supporting restoration and access programs.

Based in Williamston Depot, NC, the position requires operating a range of heavy and agricultural equipment and may involve night work, weekends, and travel within the state. A CDL and pesticide license are preferred.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of wildlife management, fish management, habitats, and land management.
• Experience operating and maintaining equipment (agricultural, forestry, heavy equipment, ATVs/UTVs, boats, trailers, chainsaws).
• Ability to read, interpret, catalog and enter data using a computer.
• Experience reading and executing construction plans and blueprints.

Responsibilities

• Conduct fish and wildlife habitat management, research, surveys, and infrastructure management on state lands or waterways.
• Support grants planning and office operations within LAWA.
• Work across EcoRegions under supervision of a Wildlife/Fisheries Biologist Supervisor II.

Skills

Wildlife management

Equipment operation

Data entry

Blueprint reading

Tools

Agricultural machinery

Forestry equipment

Heavy equipment

Chainsaws

Job description

Wildlife Resources Commission in North Carolina is seeking a Wildlife Conservation Technician I for the Land & Water Access Division. The role conducts habitat management, surveys, and infrastructure work on state lands and waterways, supporting restoration and access programs.

Based in Williamston Depot, NC, the position requires operating a range of heavy and agricultural equipment and may involve night work, weekends, and travel within the state. A CDL and pesticide license are preferred.