Primary work responsibility involves assisting with habitat development on game lands, general maintenance of
Public Boating Access Areas, Aids to Navigation and Fishing Areas, and assistance to agency programs
conducting various wildlife and fishery surveys as designated by the Wildlife Resources Commission. A
considerable amount of work will consist of operating farm tractors, mowers and other heavy equipment and
trucks. Applicant must be willing to operate this type of equipment. This employee participates in work to
enhance wildlife populations through cultural practices to restore or improve native habitat. A considerable
amount of time will be involved with prescribed burning, managing wildlife openings, creating early
successional habitat, restoring altered ecosystems and waterfowl habitat management. Infrastructural duties
will include but are not limited to maintenance of roads, dikes, trails, game land boundary, docks, piers,
navigation aids and parking areas. Duties also include participation in the development of work plans,
maintenance of records, assisting with wildlife surveys, and general maintenance of equipment and facilities
while under the direction of the Wildlife Technician Supervisor.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Minimum requirements include a working knowledge of the practical techniques and procedures involved in
wildlife management, working knowledge of wildlife habitats and species requirements, ability to operate and
maintain equipment and vehicles used in wildlife management, ability to plan collection efforts and accurately
collect field data, ability to accurately analyze field data, ability to prepare written reports, and the ability to
communicate effectively. Management prefers excellent knowledge of the principles and techniques of wildlife
management; excellent knowledge of land and forest management and agricultural practices; excellent wildlife
and plant ID skills; the ability to conduct wildlife surveys and collect scientific data; good communication
skills; the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with crew members, other staff,
cooperating agencies and organizations, and the general public; the ability to utilize personal computers with
MS Office, internet explorer, e-mail, and other software to complete a variety of job assignments; operation of
GPS units and associated GIS software; the ability to operate a wide variety of equipment to include agricultural
machinery, large commercial highway vehicles w/trailers, heavy equipment, ATVs, fire pumper units, weather
instruments, watercraft, chainsaws, welder, 2-way radios, power hand tools and shop tools, as well as traditional
hand and mechanical tools; ability to capture and handle wildlife including the use of explosives and rocket
nets.
Minimum Training and Experience Requirements
High school diploma or equivalent is required. One year of experience using grounds and facility maintenance
equipment (tractors, mowers, etc.) is preferred. Applicants having experience in wildlife management are
preferred. Class C or higher North Carolina driver's license is required
Salary Range Starting at $13/hr
Work Location/County Williamston Depot/Martin
North Carolina State Employment application can be found at https://oshr.nc.gov/document/nc-state-
government-application-employment-pd-107