Williamston Conservation Tech I-(LAWA 6009341)

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.

RECRUITMENT RANGE: $33,902 - $50,000

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.

• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A).  If not already in possession of one must be obtained within 1 year of employment date.
• Possession of an NC Pesticide Applicators license. If not, already in possession of one must be obtained within 1 year of employment date.

• 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.

• Pre-employment drug / 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.
  

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.
 

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.

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.