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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 21 hours ago

Tillery Conservation Technician I

Vance County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry Level

$33K/yr - $57K/yr

2+ years exp

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is dedicated to conserving the state's fish and wildlife resources. They are seeking a Wildlife Conservation Technician I to manage fish and wildlife habitats, conduct research, and maintain infrastructure on state-owned lands and waterways.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

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

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

Qualification

Wildlife managementHeavy equipment operationConstruction principlesData entryPesticide Applicators licenseTeamworkCommunication skillsProblem-solving

Required

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 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

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

Preferred

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