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 670 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.

TThe 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.

• Restoring and Improving fish and wildlife habitats for all endangered and game species;
• Enhancing wildlife populations through cultural practices;
• 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.

Under the direction of the Wildlife Conservation Technician Supervisor, the Wildlife Conservation Technician -Team Lead is responsible for ensuring that all activities and projects are completed safely, in a timely manner and in compliance with all applicable policies and laws. The Team Lead is also responsible for maintaining inventories, depots, public use facilities, bridges and for coordinating development or construction projects.

A Monday-Friday 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 also be required to work some weekends and/or holidays. This position will be based out of the WRC Franklin Depot located in Franklin, NC (Macon County).

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The following is a list of required competencies and must appear in the "Education" and/or "Work Experience" sections of the application in order to receive consideration during the selection process:

• Knowledge of the practical techniques and procedures involved in wildlife management, wildlife habitats and species requirements;
• Knowledge of land and forest management and agricultural practices;
• Skill to identify Wildlife and plants;
• Skill to operate and maintain equipment;
• Skill to operate a wide variety of heavy 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 and shop tools).
• Skill to operate GPS units and associated GIS software.
• Ability to collect, analyze and report on field research data;
• Ability to utilize office technology, such as spreadsheets, data bases, GIS, and word processing.

Management Preferences:

• Experience directing the activities of other workers;

• Degree in Wildlife or Fisheries Management or Forestry Resource Management;
• Possession of a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A or B);
• Possession of a NC Pesticide Applicators license.

Special Qualifications:

• 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 Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required within 12 months of employment.
• Possession of a NC Pesticide Applicators license 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.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

Associate Degree in wildlife, fisheries or construction management from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience which has included the management of wildlife or fisheries resources or the operation of heavy equipment;
OR
an equivalent combination of training and experience.