Agency

Wildlife Resource Commission

Division

Inland Fisheries

Job Classification Title

Conservation Biologist I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC14

About Us

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is the state government agency created to conserve and sustain the states 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 Carolinas 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 Carolinas 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 an Eastern Region Aquatic Wildlife Diversity Biologist for the Inland Fisheries Division.

The NC Wildlife Resources Commissions Inland Fisheries Division manages conserves enhances and restores the States freshwater fishes mollusks crayfish and supporting aquatic habitats through fisheries research fisheries management hatchery operation and habitat conservation.

The Eastern Region Aquatic Wildlife Diversity Biologist is responsible for coordinating surveys for nongame aquatic species (nongame fishes mollusks and crayfish) within the Tar Neuse Roanoke Chowan and Pasquotank river basins; to quantitatively monitor priority aquatic communities within these river basins; to represent aquatic nongame issues within the Commissions broader conservation programs; to work with the broader conservation community within the basins to achieve aquatic conservation objectives; to provide technical guidance to local state and federal governmental agencies landowners educational institutions and conservation organizations; and to provide public outreach.

The Biologist will be responsible for habitat assessments identification of organisms to species recording data database management and analysis of population addition the Biologist will be required to assist with technical guidance to local state and federal governmental agencies including the Commission NC Department of Transportation NC Department of Environmental Quality NC Museum of Natural Sciences U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service U.S. Forest Service National Park Service U.S. Army Corps of Engineers conservation organizations educational institutions and private landowners. This guidance may include attending on-site meetings and preparing draft comments on federal state local and private projects that may impact listed species.

The Biologist will actively encourage conservation of aquatic species and habitats through interaction with other state and federal agencies and non-governmental organizations. The Biologist may have the opportunity to serve as a Commission representative on conservation and management advisory committees within the designated geographic region.

A Monday-Friday schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week (specific times set by the manager). Evening and weekend work may be required on occasion. This position also requires frequent in-state travel and occasional out-of-state travel with overnight stays. This position is located at the WRC Sykes Depot in Mebane NC (Alamance County).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

All applicants applying for employment opportunities must create and submit a comprehensive candidate profile. All Education and Experience must be included in the candidate profile to receive consideration during the selection and salary administration processes.

• Knowledge in biology of freshwater fish mussels snails or crayfish.

• Experience designing and conducting biological research and preparing reports.

• Experience operating or maintaining field or laboratory equipment used in aquatic resource management.

Special Qualification/Requirement:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license is required within 90 days of hire.

Recruitment Range: $52592 $62453

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

Bachelors 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 & 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 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 Veterans 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

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

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