Deadline: Fri, 09/06/2024 - 12:00pm Employer: NC Wildlife Resources Commission Job Field: Wildlife Job Type: Full Time Location: North Carolina Location Detail: Pender County, NC 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 Land & Water Access Division plans, constructs, and manages public facilities and infrastructure necessary for agency mission fulfillment and provides statewide operations and maintenance support to the agency’s infrastructure including Fish Hatcheries, Management Depots, Education Centers, regional office locations and the administrative headquarters facility. Additionally, these sections support and manage the boating and game lands, programs including planning, preventative maintenance and the evaluation of operational efficiencies that allow optimum use at these sites. This section also manages the agency’s Wildlife Inmate Services (WISE) program. The section works in the management and compliance upkeep of waterway markings, facility management, and capital improvement programs, as well as provides maintenance to the agency’s shooting range facilities. The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking applicants for a Wildlife Conservation Forestry Specialist for our Land and Water Access Division. The primary purpose of the Wildlife Conservation Forestry Specialist is prescribing and implementing forest wildlife habitat management, research, and survey activities on 42 State Game Lands consisting of approximately 435,500 acres. The Wildlife Conservation Forestry Specialist will: provide technical assistance as requested to private landowners, as well as other government agencies within an NCWRC region. monitor and direct activities to improve and maintain forest health through active timber management practices, including species restoration, conservation, reforestation and prescribed burning. improve habitats for all wildlife species, as well as to provide hunting opportunities for sportsmen. generate annual and long-term forest management plans for region game lands for forest health and wildlife habitat improvement. Plans involve specific prescriptions for afforestation, reforestation, harvesting and within rotation timber treatments. inventory, valuation and mark timber to be harvested. train and supervise technicians and temporary employees in timber marking, tree planting or other forest management projects. map game lands of timber stands and forest management treatments requiring extensive use of GIS software. The forest management database must be updated on at least an annual basis using inventory software. complete spatial calculations, GIS/GPS data collections, and data recording for Federal Aid reporting. collect biological data (weights, reproductive tracts, premolar teeth and other tissue samples from hunter harvested or roadkill black bears and deer) as needed to assist with harvest and disease monitoring or other research projects. prepare for prescribe forestry burns by determining locations of firebreaks to meet fire control, smoke management and habitat improvement objectives. A normal Monday-Friday schedule is associated with this position, though frequent daily travel, night work, and occasional overnight travel and weekend work may be required to meet with landowners, attend meetings, coordinate activities, etc. Position is based out of Pender County, NC. Qualifications: Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the application to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the application. Applications stating "See Attached Resume" or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed. Qualified Applicants must possess: Knowledge of wildlife and forestry management practices, ecological principles and silvicultural/forestry techniques; Skill to conduct wildlife and forest inventories and surveys; Skill to operate GPS units and associated GIS software; Skill to identify wildlife and plants; Ability to collect, analyze, and communicate scientific data. Management Preferences: Knowledge of NC forest practice guidelines and water quality regulations; Experience planning, coordinating and implementing complex prescribed burns; Experience in timber sale and contract administration; Experience operating heavy equipment. Special Qualifications/Requirements: Possession of a Prescribed Burner Certification is required within 12 months of employment. Possession of a North Carolina Pesticide Applicators license (endorsed for Forest Pest Control subclass) is required within 12 months of employment. 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. Physical Requirements: Ability to work primarily outdoors in rugged terrain, for prolonged periods of time, and in a variety 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 management, supplemented by 15 hours of forestry coursework, or forestry or a related biological degree, supplemented by 15 hours of wildlife management coursework, from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience. Salary: $51,616.00 - $90,328.00 Annually How to Apply: 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.