District Fisheries Management Biologist: NC Wildlife Resources Commission

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Agency

NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Location

District 1

Job Category

Full time Positions

Salary

$47,959- $59,350

Last Date to Apply

09/22/2022

Website

https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/northcarolina/jobs/3721162/wildlife-fisheries-assistant-district-biologist-district-1?department[0]=Wildlife%20Resource%20Commission&sort=PositionTitle%7CAscending&pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Description

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is seeking applicants for a Conservation Biologist I (working title: “Fisheries Asst District Biologist – District 1”) 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.

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

Bob Shultz

Contact Phone

919-707-0104 / 919-707-0101

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