Holly Shelter Conservation Technician I

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, managing wildlife openings, and operating heavy equipment. Candidates should have knowledge of wildlife management and experience with various tools. A valid NC driver's license is required, along with a CDL and pesticide applicator's license within specified periods.
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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• Support research and survey efforts for long-term management of species and habitats.
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• Conduct prescribed burning as needed.
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• Maintain and renovate boating access areas and public fishing areas.
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• Manage waterway markings and facility maintenance.
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• Operate heavy equipment including farm tractors and mowers.

Requirements
• Knowledge of wildlife management, fish management, and wildlife habitats.
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• Experience operating or maintaining a variety of equipment and tools such as agricultural machinery and ATVs.
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• Ability to operate GPS units and associated GIS software.
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• Ability to collect and analyze data and prepare written 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 office technology.
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• Ability to work in various weather conditions.
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• Experience in manual labor and lifting medium to heavy items.

Benefits
• Employee discount