Assistant District Fisheries Biologist: Alamance County NC

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Agency

NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Location

Alamance County NC

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

$47,959.00 – $59,350.00

Last Date to Apply

09/22/2022

Website

https://www.ncwildlife.org/

Description

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking applicants for a
Conservation Biologist I (working title: “Fisheries Asst District Biologist – District 5”) for our Inland Fisheries
Division. 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 Wildlife Commission
employs more than 650 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 NC Wildlife Resources Commission’s Inland Fisheries Division manages, conserves, enhances, and
restores the State’s freshwater fishes, mussels, crayfish and supporting aquatic habitats through fisheries
research, fisheries management, hatchery operation, and habitat conservation.

This position conducts biological surveys, fisheries research, and habitat enhancement activities; identifies
public fishing access needs; provides technical assistance and informational services to government agencies,
universities, and individuals. Position responds to emergency situations (fish kills); and completes special
assignments as directed by regional and Division staff and serves as a liaison between the Commission and
the general public, private organizations, and other public agencies.

Most activities are conducted in the eleven (11) North Carolina counties of Wildlife Resources Commission
District 5. Some projects may involve the supervision of one or more conservation technicians or temporary
employees.

The employee is responsible for but not limited to planning and conducting fisheries management activities;
establishing aquatic habitats; investigating the status of fish populations; and developing regulation proposals.
Individual in this position may also assist in the preparation of fisheries management plans in coordination with
other biologist or agencies as well as investigate fish kills and evaluate public fishing access projects. This
position will provide technical assistance to organizations and individuals for managing populations and
improving habitat and will assist in organizing and implementing the district’s fisheries outreach program.
Other duties assigned as needed.

This is a full time, permanent position with an office at the NCWRC Sykes Depot in Alamance County which
requires frequent daily travel with occasional overnight stays. This position is in NC Wildlife Resources
Commission District 5 located in the Piedmont Region of North Carolina. WRC District 5 consists of:
Alamance, Durham, Caswell, Chatham, Granville, Guilford, Lee, Orange, Person, Randolph, and Rockingham
counties. Options for living outside of these counties may be discussed during the interview.

A normal Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm schedule is associated with this position, though frequent daily
travel, night work, and occasional overnight travel and weekend work may be required on occasion.
The employee must be a self-starter and willing to maintain a flexible schedule. A state vehicle is provided to
perform the duties of this position.

Qualifications

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES / COMPETENCIES:
In order to receive consideration during the selection process – You must document on the application – the
competences you have, as they relate to the job you are applying for.
Some of the competencies for this position are:

• Considerable knowledge of taxonomic identification procedures, field and laboratory techniques, and
the operation of sampling and laboratory equipment.
• Considerable knowledge of biological principles and management practices as applied to wildlife or
fisheries management.
• Knowledge of applicable federal and state fisheries and wildlife laws
• Knowledge of biological statistics, scientific principles, sampling techniques, GIS technology and
computerized data analyses.
• Knowledge of the types, habitats, and behavior of a variety of wildlife (aquatic and terrestrial) species.
• Knowledge of wildlife (aquatic and terrestrial) habitats, wildlife and fisheries management, wildlife
disease, and species propagation.
• Knowledge of water level management, wetlands, water chemistry or quality and plant species
succession
• Ability to prepare written technical reports for a variety of audiences
• Ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
• Ability to design and conduct moderately complex field studies
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other biologists, members of the
general public, and members of groups interested in wildlife or fisheries management.
• Ability to interpret and analyze data and contribute to written reports.
• Knowledge of the types, habitats, and behavior of a variety of aquatic (freshwater and marine)
species.

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
Bachelor’s degree in wildlife or fisheries management, marine biology, zoology or biology from an appropriately
accredited institution and two years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management; or an equivalent
combination of education and experience.

Contact Person

Seth Mycko

Contact Phone

336-534-0019

Contact eMail

seth.mycko@ncwildlife.org

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