The NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s Land and Water Access Division (LAWA) oversees the agency’s Game Land Program, land acquisition program, maintenance of boating and fishing access areas, and navigational aids. Most of the activities performed in this Section are accomplished by agency technicians, biologists, and forest managers. This Division also manages the agency’s grants planning and office support. Most technicians, biologists, and forest managers are assigned to one of three Eco. Regions in the State. Each Eco. Region is managed by a Wildlife / Fisheries Biologist Supervisor II who reports to the division chief. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Wildlife Conservation Technician I for our Land & Water Access Division – Balsam/ Waynesville Depot. The position conducts fish and wildlife habitat management, research, surveys, and infrastructure management on state owned lands or waterways. Project objectives are directed at: - 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. The work consists of operating heavy equipment, including farm tractors, crawler tractors, mowers trucks and other heavy equipment. A modified 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 be required to work some weekends and/or holidays. This position will be based out of the WRC Balsam/ Waynesville Depot location in Waynesville, NC (Haywood County). Knowledge Skills and Abilities/ Management Preferences. RECRUITMENT RANGE: $33,902 - $59,327 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; includingagricultural 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. Special Qualifications/ Requirements: - 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. 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. Additional Requirements: - 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 aboutcontrolled substances and alcohol testing (if applicable); - All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre- and post-employment evaluations. Minimum Education and Experience. 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. 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. Necessary Special Qualification Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license required within 90 days of hire. Some positions may require Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), pesticide applicator’s license and/or NC Burner Certificate. Some positions may require coursework in fish culture. Necessary Special Qualification. Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license required within 90 days of hire. Some positions may require Commercial Driver’s License (CDL), pesticide applicator’s license and/or NC Burner Certificate. SUPPLEMENTAL and CONTACT INFORMATION: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. - The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer - The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is committed to maintaining a culture of equity, diversity, and inclusion. NCWRC strives to ensure that all employment practices are implemented in a manner that is equitable to all applicants and employees. 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