Southern Piedmont Management Biologist Position Available In Richmond, North Carolina

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Southern Piedmont Management Biologist 
Salary $61,545.00 – $107,703.00 Annually Location Richmond County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-07922-LAWA-60034150 Department Wildlife Resource Commission Division Operations & Technical Services Opening Date 06/25/2024 Closing Date 7/9/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Wildlife Conservation Biologist II Position Number 60034150 Section Wildlife-Land and Water Access Salary Grade

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• INTERNAL POSTING FOR WRC

• 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 nearly 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 NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s Land and Water Access Division 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 Wildlife Inmate Services (WISE) program as well as grants planning and office support. Most technicians, biologists, and forest managers are assigned to one of three EcoRegions in the State. Each EcoRegion is managed by a Conservation Management Coordinator who reports to the division chief. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking applicants for a Conservation Biologist II/Southern Piedmont Management Biologist for our Land and Water Access Division. Primary work responsibility involves planning, organizing, and coordinating with various program personnel to implement wildlife management activities on public lands. A considerable amount of time will be spent developing game land specific prescriptions to address species and habitat needs, taking a leadership role on the development of game land specific management plans, coordinating, developing and implementing wildlife and habitat surveys to track trends or to evaluate impacts of actions. This person is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing game land management operations within a work area and will provide biological training and feedback to employees. Position is responsible for maintaining contact with cooperating agencies and organizations as it relates to wildlife management issues. In addition, this position will lead and coordinate land acquisition activities within the work area, play a significant role in ecosystem restoration, reforestation, and vegetative management, monitoring of RCW populations and other endangered or rare population on game lands, presenting wildlife related programs to the public, serving on various committees as required and other duties as assigned. Duties also include participation in the development of work plans, maintenance or records, assisting with wildlife surveys and data collections, and general maintenance of equipment and facilities. A modified schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week (specific times set by manager), though 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 is based in the Southern Piedmont work area and may be based out of the Sandhills Depot, Troy Depot or home based. 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.

Qualified Applicants must possess:

Knowledge of the principles and techniques of wildlife management.
Knowledge of land and forest management and agricultural practices.
Ability to identify wildlife and plants.

Management Preferences:

Good communication skills including the ability to prepare written technical reports and maps, communicate orally, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with staff, cooperating agencies and organizations, and the general public is mandatory to meet program objectives.
The ability to write grant applications to seek funding for land acquisition is required.
Knowledge in the operation of GPS units and ArcGIS/GIS Pro is preferred.
NC Certified Prescribed Burner and NWCG Wildland Fighter Type II preferred.

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

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 Pesticide Applicators license is required within 6 months of employment. A NC Drone Pilot operator’s license (as described in 14 CFR, F, Part 107) or ability to obtain one within 12 months of hire may be required for this position.

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 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 or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, or a biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience; 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/ For more information about this posting, contact the Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. To check the status of your application, log in to your NeoGov account and click “Application Status”. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.

CONTACT INFORMATION

NC Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office Phone:

919-707-0101

Fax:

919-707-0108 Employer
State of North Carolina
Website
http://www.ncwildlife.gov

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