N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 day ago
Troy Conservation Technician I
Davidson County, NC
Full-time
Onsite
Entry Level
$34K/yr - $59K/yr
2+ years expThe NC Wildlife Resources Commission is the state government agency responsible for conserving and sustaining North Carolina’s fish and wildlife resources. The Wildlife Conservation Technician I position involves conducting habitat management, research, and infrastructure management on state-owned lands or waterways to support wildlife and fisheries resources.
Information Technology & Services
No H1B
Responsibilities
Conduct fish and wildlife habitat management, research, surveys, and infrastructure management on state owned lands or waterways
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 boundaries, docks, piers, navigation aids and parking areas
Operating heavy equipment, including farm tractors, crawler tractors, mowers trucks and other heavy equipment
Qualification
Required
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
Experience in construction and knowledge of various construction principles and techniques
Ability to read and execute construction plans and blueprints
Ability read, interpret, catalog and enter data using a computer
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 12 months of employment date
Possession of an NC Pesticide Applicators license. If not, already in possession of one, must be obtained within 12 months of employment date
NC Prescribed Burn Certificate / S130-S190
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 employers 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
Company
N.C. Department of Information Technology
The N.C.
1001-5000 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Late StageLeadership Team
Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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