Wildlife Conservation Tech 1 (Herpetologist)

Job Description
The successful applicant’s primary responsibilities will be conducting inventory and monitoring surveys for multiple reptile and amphibian species in the Sandhills and Piedmont regions of North Carolina, particularly Species of Greatest Conservation Need (SGCN) identified in the North Carolina Wildlife Action Plan. Specifically, the technician will work alone or with others on pine barrens treefrog call surveys, winter-breeding amphibian egg mass surveys, seasonal dipnetting, installation/analysis of automated recording units and camera traps, supporting gopher frog head-starting efforts, conducting visual encounter and road-cruise surveys, and other field activities as needed. Additionally, the technician may 1) assist with management activities including wetland restoration and prescribed burns; 2) assist Law Enforcement Division with ongoing investigations or confiscations involving SGCN reptiles or amphibians; and/or 3) assist with other NCWRC projects as needed. The technician will also be responsible for data entry, mapping, equipment maintenance, literature review, and miscellaneous tasks in support of project objectives.

Technicians must be able to work independently and with others and be comfortable working in remote, strenuous field locations, which may include hot, humid weather, biting insects and other hazards. Travel to various field locations, night work, and occasional long days and overnight stays will be required. A vehicle and all necessary equipment will be provided.

Job Expectations

• Conduct reptile and amphibian survey, monitoring, and/or management activities by scheduled deadlines and/or during appropriate seasonal periods in the Sandhills/Piedmont.
• Conduct basic, non-statistical data analysis (frog call identification, animal identification from photos, data summarization, etc.), data entry, and organization.
• Assist WRC herp staff with fieldwork in other regions as assigned.
• Participate in inter- or intra-agency team, committee, or working group meetings.
• Keep supervisor informed of interim findings, concerns, and other topics that may affect Wildlife Diversity Program function or Agency mission.
• Provide updates for quarterly/annual reports.
• Provide expert advice in a timely manner when consulted.
• Submit timesheets and travel reports correctly and on time and complete required training by deadlines.
• Ensure vehicles and field equipment are maintained in good working order.
• Communicate equipment/vehicle/purchasing needs to supervisor in a timely manner.
• Keep Outlook calendar up-to-date and respond to invites promptly.
• Maintain office space functionality and cleanliness and assist with Depot upkeep as needed.
• Attend webinars, seminars, and/or leadership or technical workshops to expand knowledge of topics directly relevant to ongoing projects.
• Monitor WRC’s Survey 1-2-3 records and respond to reporters.
• Participate in professional societies/organizations (e.g. NCTWS, NCHS). 

Work Hours
Work weeks typically average 40 hours, 8-5 Monday-Friday; however, the applicant should expect this schedule to vary with some long hours, night work, and occasional weekend work required, especially during the busiest field months. 

Deadline
Applications must be received by 5 PM EST Friday, November 7.