Andrews Conservation Technician I

at  North Carolina Wildlife Resource Commission

SUMMARY OR BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF WORK:

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission Mission Statement 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. The Commission is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of N.C. fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws. The NCWRC employs 700 full-time staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, customer service, information technology, and administrative professionals.
The Land & Water Access Division plans, constructs, and manages public facilities and infrastructure necessary for agency mission fulfillment and provides statewide operations and maintenance support to the agency’s infrastructure including Fish Hatcheries, Management Depots, Education Centers, regional office locations and the administrative headquarters facility. Additionally, these sections support and manage the boating and game lands programs, including planning, preventative maintenance and the evaluation of operational efficiencies that allow optimum use at these sites. This section also manages the agency’s Wildlife Inmate Services (WISE) program. The section works in the management and compliance upkeep of waterway markings, facility management, and capital improvement programs, as well as provides maintenance to the agency’s shooting range facilities.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Wildlife Conservation Technician I for our Land & Water Access Division Andrews Depot. The position conducts fish and wildlife habitat management, research, surveys, and infrastructure management on state owned lands or waterways. Project objectives are directed at:

• Restoring and Improving fish and wildlife habitats for all endangered and game species;
• 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. This position will be based out of the WRC Andrews Depot located in Andrews, NC (Cherokee Co.).

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies:

Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Applications stating “See Attached Resume” or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Qualified Applicants must possess:

• Knowledge of wildlife management, fish management, wildlife habitats, land management, forest management or agriculture practices.
• Experience operating or maintaining a variety of equipment and tools (such as agricultural machinery, large commercial highway vehicles w/trailers, ATVs, fire pumper units, weather instruments, watercraft, chainsaws, welders, 2-way radios, power hand tools or shop tools).

SPECIAL QUALIFICATIONS/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 Unrestricted 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 and alcohol 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.

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 OSHR.NC.GOV/EXPERIENCE-GUIDE FOR DETAIL.

Minimum Education and Experience 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.

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.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section “Jobs Applied For”.
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference (to include North Carolina Army National Guard & North Carolina Air National Guard) must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.
All Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form. Applications stating “See Attached Resume” or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

Please refer the Job description for details