Assistant Hatchery Superintendent (IF-60033929)

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

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Wildlife Resource Commission

Inland Fisheries

Wildlife Conserv Technician II (S)

60033929

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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.

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.

The primary purpose of the Assistant Superintendent is to 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. These activities include participating in production planning, propagation, rearing, transportation, and distribution of the appropriate species, number, and sizes of selected fish species, 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 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.

Requirements

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

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.

All applicants applying for employment opportunities must create and submit a comprehensive candidate profile using State of North Carolina Careers for the State of North Carolina. All Required Education and Experience must be included in the candidate profile to receive consideration during the selection and salary administration processes.

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CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Human Resources Office
Phone: 919-707-0101
Fax: 919-707-0108

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.

Monique Napper Bloomfield

MONIQUE.BLOOMFIELD@NCWILDLIFE.GOV