Entry Level Wildlife Conservation Biologist Jobs

Agency
Wildlife Resource Commission
Division
Wildlife Management
Job Classification Title
Conservation Biologist I (NS)
Position Number
60034089
Grade
NC14
About Us
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is the state government agency created to conserve and sustain the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The NCWRC is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of North Carolina's fishing, hunting, trapping, and boating laws. The agency has an operational budget of approximately $100 million and employs approximately 700 full-time staff and 100 seasonal temporary staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, and customer service, information technology and administrative professionals. The NCWRC Mission 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.
Description of Work
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a District 3 Wildlife Conservation Biologist (Conservation Biologist I) for the Wildlife Management Division, Operations Program.
The mission of the Wildlife Management Division is to conserve wildlife species and habitats and to develop, implement, and facilitate sound wildlife management policies and programs to ensure the wise use of wildlife resources by North Carolina citizens. This position is critical to accomplishing the Commission's goals of conserving fish and wildlife habitats and protecting, managing and enhancing wildlife populations statewide. The Wildlife Operations Program is responsible for ensuring agency programs and activities related to wildlife management and ecology are administered to local landscapes, landholders, other public and private entities outside the agency, and the hunting and non-hunting public.
The position reports directly to the Regional Supervisor (Piedmont Wildlife Operations Supervisor).
The primary purpose of this Wildlife Conservation Biologist position will be to plan, organize, direct, and participate in wildlife and habitat management projects in the district and across the Wildlife Management Division's (WMD) Piedmont Region. The position will:
• Coordinate and collaborate with private landowners, land managers, consultants, corporations, NGOs, and governmental units to conserve wildlife and habitat in the Piedmont region of North Carolina, including North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's (NCWRC) Wildlife Conservation Land Program and USDA Farm Bill programs.
• Work cooperatively with Division wildlife biologists and other Agency staff to implement multiple agency programs and special assignments, including multiple biological data collection efforts, technical assistance for human wildlife interactions, handling live and dead animals, using immobilization drugs to capture live animals, and conducting wildlife disease/mortality investigations including field necropsies.
• Assist district staff in addressing human wildlife interaction issues (HWI) on a frequent basis, including involvement in outreach programs specifically aimed at reducing negative HWIs across the district and region.
• Assist with surveys, monitoring, restoration, and research activities for wildlife species within the WMD.
• Prepare and present wildlife programs to a wide variety of public and professional audiences.
• Attend joint meetings with other agency and division staff members, helping to plan and monitor ongoing projects, providing technical expertise relative to overall activities, and attending regular section/project meetings to assess program status.
This is a HOME-BASED position. The workstation for this position is in the employee's home-based office using an agency-provided computer. The employee in this position is expected to provide home office space compliant with WRC and State policies. This position requires a home-based duty station within WRC District 3, which consists of Edgecombe, Franklin, Halifax, Johnston, Nash, Northampton, Wake, Warren, Wayne, Wilson, and Vance counties.
A normal Monday-Friday 8:00 am - 5:00 pm schedule is associated with this position, though frequent daily travel, occasional overnight travel, and weekend work may be needed to meet with landowners, attend meetings, coordinate activities, etc.
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $ $52,592 - $72,314
Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Knowledge of North Carolina's wildlife and plant communities including basic life histories and identification

• Experience operating and maintaining equipment and vehicles used in wildlife management, agriculture, and forestry practices.
• Accomplished communication skills to coordinate with resource professionals, relay technical information to employees, and to the public.

• Experience with personal computers and mapping software.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.

Special Qualification/Requirement:
A Valid NC Driver's License is required within 90 days of employment.
Minimum Education and Experience
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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.
Classification Specs | NC Office of Human Resources
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 two years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Some positions require coursework in forestry.
SUPPLEMENTAL and CONTACT INFORMATION:
All applicants applying for employment opportunities must create and submit a comprehensive candidate profile using State of North Carolina Careers for the State of North Carolina. All Required Education and Experience must be included in the candidate profile to receive consideration during the selection and salary administration processes.
*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.
*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 CREDIT HOURS 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.NC OSHR: 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. Home Page | NC Wildlife
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Human Resources Office
Phone: 919-707-0101
Fax: 919-707-0108
EEO Statement
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.
Recruiter:
Monique Napper Bloomfield
Recruiter Email:
MONIQUE.BLOOMFIELD@NCWILDLIFE.GOV