Conservation Education & Engagement Specialists (2 positions) Position Available In Cumberland, North Carolina

Conservation Education & Engagement Specialists (2 positions) State of North Carolina – Wildlife Resource Commission Cumberland County, NC Job Details Full-time $45,926 – $63,147 a year 10 hours ago Benefits Paid parental leave Health insurance Parental leave Employee discount Retirement plan Qualifications Microsoft Powerpoint Management Program development Mid-level Bachelor’s degree 2 years Full Job Description Description of Work 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 over 700 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. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) cannot succeed in its purpose or mission without the support of the public. As such, it is the mission of the NCWRC Wildlife Education Division (WED) to bring an awareness of the importance of the agency, its mission, and its programs to the public; and to engage with and influence those individuals through education and opportunities, so they actively participate in the conservation of the state’s wildlife resources. The Division develops and delivers hunting, angling, and shooting sports education programs and various other conservation outreach initiatives. With educators across the state, one fishing education center, and several shooting ranges, Division staff engage the public by delivering outdoor skills and educational programs that promote the conservation of NC’s wildlife and habitats. Specific programs delivered by the Division include Hunter Education, Archery Education, the Recruitment, Retention, Reactivation (R3) Program and Conservation Outreach. The hunter education program consists of basic hunter safety certification, advanced hunter skills workshops, the Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament, and volunteer instructor coordination. The archery education program focuses on National Archery in the Schools Program and coordinates bowhunter education. The Conservation Outreach program focuses on training formal and non-formal educators and wildlife-related public programming. The R3 program consists of sustained planning and programming that results in maintained participation in hunting, angling, shooting, and other wildlife-associated recreation related to the mission and purpose of the agency. The NC Wildlife Resources Commission Education Division is accepting applications for two (2) Conservation Education & Engagement Specialists (Conservation Program Coordinator I). The Conservation Education & Engagement Specialist delivers wildlife-associated recreation and conservation opportunities to span a broad audience through in-classroom instruction at the Pechmann Education Center, and on-site programming at partner facilities. The position coordinates with agency staff and volunteers to initiate, facilitate, and deliver educational programs to support those initiatives. A modified schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week within a Sunday-Saturday timeframe (specific times set by manager). This position requires travel, including occasional overnight travel. This position also requires night, weekend and holiday work. This position is based in the John E Pechmann Education Center in Fayetteville, NC (Cumberland Co.). Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all the following: Knowledge of fishing, boating, hunting or other wildlife-related topics; Skills to teach or facilitate learning in an educational or recreational environment; Technical Proficiency in MS PowerPoint.

Management Preferences:

Technical proficiency in Instructional Technology, including virtual, e-learning programs; Experience with program development and evaluation practices and procedures.

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 90 days of hire. All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment evaluations. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. Bachelor’s degree in wildlife management, fisheries management, parks and recreation, public administration or business administration from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Supplemental and Contact Information

PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THE OSHR JOB SEEKERS WEBSITE

• All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NeoGov Online Job Application System located on the Office of State Human Resources “Work for NC” website (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/ ) for the State of North Carolina. If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627.
• 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. Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section “Jobs Applied For”. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application. Applicants seeking National Guard Preference (to include North Carolina Army National Guard & North Carolina Air National Guard) must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application. All Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form. Applications stating “See Attached Resume” or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.

• Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education
• If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it – please document the number of Semester

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you have completed in the Education section of your application.

• State Employee Benefits
• We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits.

Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website…

https:

//oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits

• Employment Eligibility
• It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).
• For More Information
• For more information about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, visit the WRC website… https://www.

ncwildlife.org/ CONTACT

INFORMATION

NC Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office Phone:

919-707-0101

Fax:

919-707-0108

NOTE:

For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.

For permanent and time-limited appointments:

Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.