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 670 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.

• Prescribed burning; and
• Maintaining and renovating boating access areas, public fishing areas and Aids to Navigation on our waterways that benefit citizens of our State.

Infrastructure-related duties include maintenance of roads, dikes, trails, game land boundary, docks, piers, navigation aids and parking areas. The work consists of operating heavy equipment, including farm tractors, crawler tractors, mowers trucks and other heavy equipment.

A modified schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week (specific times set by manager). 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 will be based out of the WRC Wilkes Depot location in Traphill, NC
(Wilkes County).

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:

• Knowledge of the practical techniques and procedures involved in wildlife management, wildlife habitats and species requirements;
• Knowledge of land and forest management and agricultural practices;
• Ability to operate and maintain equipment;
• Ability to operate a wide variety of heavy equipment and tools (such as agricultural machinery, large commercial highway vehicles w/trailers, ATVs, fire pumper units, weather instruments, watercraft, chainsaws, welders, 2-way radios, power hand tools and shop tools).
• Ability to collect and analyze data;
• Ability to prepare written reports;
• Wildlife and plant ID skills;
• Ability to utilize office technology; and
• Ability to operate GPS units and associated GIS software.

Management Preferences:
Special Qualifications:

• 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 Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required within 12 months of employment.
• Possession of a NC Pesticide Applicators license is required within 6 months of employment.

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

Associate Degree in Wildlife or Fisheries Management or Construction Management from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of experience which has included the management of wildlife or fisheries resources or the operation of heavy equipment;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.