Wildlife Conservation Technician I - Tillery Depot

The Wildlife Conservation Technician I position at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission involves managing fish and wildlife habitats, conducting research and surveys, and maintaining public access areas on state-owned lands. Responsibilities include habitat restoration for endangered species, managing wildlife openings, and operating heavy equipment. Candidates should have knowledge of wildlife management and relevant licenses. The position offers benefits such as health insurance and paid time off.
About the position

The Wildlife Conservation Technician I position at the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission focuses on conducting fish and wildlife habitat management, research, surveys, and infrastructure management on state-owned lands or waterways. The role aims to restore and improve habitats for endangered and game species, manage wildlife openings, and maintain public access areas, contributing to the agency's mission of conserving wildlife resources and providing recreational opportunities.

Responsibilities
• Conduct fish and wildlife habitat management and research.
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• Perform surveys and infrastructure management on state-owned lands or waterways.
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• Restore and improve fish and wildlife habitats for endangered and game species.
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• Provide hunting opportunities for sportsmen.
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• Manage wildlife openings and create early successional habitats.
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• Restore altered ecosystems and support research efforts.
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• Conduct prescribed burning and maintain boating access areas.
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• Manage public fishing areas and navigation aids on waterways.
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• Maintain and renovate infrastructure including roads, dikes, trails, and parking areas.
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• Operate heavy equipment such as tractors and mowers.

Requirements
• Knowledge of wildlife management, fish management, wildlife habitats, land management, forest management, or agricultural practices.
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• Experience operating or maintaining a variety of equipment and tools, including agricultural machinery and heavy vehicles.
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• Ability to operate GPS units and associated GIS software.
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• Ability to utilize office technology and collect/analyze data for reports.
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• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license within 90 days of hire.
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• Possession of a North Carolina Class A Unrestricted Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 12 months of employment.
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• Possession of a NC Pesticide Applicators license within 6 months of employment.

Nice-to-haves
• Experience with wildlife conservation programs.
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• Familiarity with state and federal wildlife regulations.
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• Skills in data collection and analysis.

Benefits
• Health insurance
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• Dental insurance
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• Vision insurance
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• Retirement plan
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• Paid holidays
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• Paid time off
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• Employee discounts