HWI Technical Assistance Biologist

Agency

Wildlife Resource Commission

Division

Customer Support Services - Vessel/Lic

Job Classification Title

Conservation Biologist I (NS)

Position Number

60034066

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 NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s Wildlife Management Division monitors the health and status of wildlife populations, developing and administering programs for their management and wise use and, when necessary, helping to resolve human-wildlife interactions in a manner assuring a diverse wildlife resource for future generations of North Carolinians. The division provides services in a variety of ways, including providing technical guidance to landowners wanting to manage wildlife on their lands and monitoring the health and status of wildlife populations. The 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 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Conservation Biologist I (HWI Technical Assistance Biologist) for our Wildlife Management Division. The primary purpose of this position is to receive and fulfill incoming calls to the Agency regarding problem wildlife and human/wildlife interactions (HWI).

This position has extensive contact with constituents and members of the public and must deliver accurate information with regards to wildlife biology and management, animal behavior, problem solving and conflict resolution such that the issue is resolved to the extent possible at the first point of Agency contact. It is the expectation that this position will address the constituent’s concerns, questions, or situations without referring to or escalating the call to Division field staff unless the position decides direct on the ground interaction is required. The position must interpret and explain division and agency policies, procedures, and regulations as well as provide general technical guidance and information to the public.

This position is HOME-BASED, within the mainland of North Carolina. 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 also has statewide responsibilities and will regularly require travel to assignments, work and projects based across the state.

The work schedule for this position will be 40 hours a week (Monday-Friday) with occasional evening and weekend hours.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Knowledge of wildlife management and animal behavior.
• Experience providing customer service or instruction.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees and the public.
• Ability to work independently on assignments.
• Experience conveying complex rules and statutes that apply to wildlife management and human wildlife interactions in a call center environment.

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

Valid NC Driver’s License within 90 days of employment

Recruitment Range: $50,633 – $61,000

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.

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:

*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... https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/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… https://www.ncwildlife.gov/

EEO Statement

T he 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 Bloomfield

Recruiter Email:

MONIQUE.BLOOMFIELD@NCWILDLIFE.GOV