Conservation Technician jobs in Durham, NC

Conservation Technician maintains the authenticity and overall appearance of art objects. Conducts analysis to determine appropriate method for cleaning and repairing objects. Being a Conservation Technician may require an associate's degree or its equivalent and 2-4 years of experience in the field or in a related area. Familiar with standard concepts, practices, and procedures within a particular field. Additionally, Conservation Technician relies on experience and judgment to plan and accomplish goals. Typically reports to a supervisor/manager. (Copyright 2024 Salary.com)

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Wildlife Conservation Technician II - Team Lead (Butner Depot)
  • State of North Carolina
  • Durham, NC FULL_TIME
  • WRC Internal Posting.  This is an anticipated vacancy.
    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 NCWRC employs over 680 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 Land & Water Access Division plans, constructs, and manages public facilities and infrastructure necessary for agency mission fulfillment and provides statewide operations and maintenance support to the agency’s infrastructure including Fish Hatcheries, Management Depots, Education Centers, regional office locations and the administrative headquarters facility. Additionally, these sections support and manage the boating and game lands, programs including planning, preventative maintenance and the evaluation of operational efficiencies that allow optimum use at these sites.  This section also manages the agency’s Wildlife Inmate Services (WISE) program.  The section works in the management and compliance upkeep of waterway markings, facility management, and capital improvement programs, as well as provides maintenance to the agency’s shooting range facilities. 
     
    The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Wildlife Conservation Technician II-Team Lead for our Land & Water Access Division – Butner Depot.   The Team Lead plays a vital role in providing field leadership and project management for a smaller work unit consisting of Wildlife Conservation Technicians and temporary staff. This position is responsible for mentoring and training Wildlife Conservation Technician I’s while conducting biological species and human dimensions surveys, research, data collection, and population monitoring.   
     
    The Team Lead also conducts fish and wildlife habitat management and infrastructure management on state owned lands or waterways. This position is primarily responsible for managing the day-to-day Game Land Management Operations, and the maintenance of Boating Access Areas and Public Fishing Areas in the Central Coast Work Area.  Project objectives are directed at:
    • Restoring and Improving fish and wildlife habitats for all endangered and game species;
    • Enhancing wildlife populations through cultural practices;
    • Providing hunting opportunities for sportsmen;
    • Managing wildlife openings; 
    • Creating early successional habitats; 
    • Restoring altered ecosystems;
    • Supporting research and survey efforts that aid in the long-term management and identification of species and habitats;
    • Prescribed burning; and
    • Maintaining and renovating boating access areas, public fishing areas and Aids to Navigation on our waterways that benefit citizens of our State.  
    Infrastructure-related duties include maintenance of roads, dikes, trails, game land boundary, docks, piers, navigation aids and parking areas.  The work consists of operating heavy equipment, including farm tractors, crawler tractors, mowers trucks and other heavy equipment.
     
    Under the direction of the Wildlife Conservation Technician Supervisor, the Wildlife Conservation Technician II - Team Lead is responsible for ensuring that all activities and projects are completed safely, in a timely manner and in compliance with all applicable policies and laws. The Team Lead is also responsible for maintaining inventories, depots, public use facilities, bridges and for coordinating development or construction projects. 
     
    A modified schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week (specific times set by manager).  Night work and overnight travel may be required on occasion.   Individual in this position may be required to work some weekends and/or holidays.   The positions will be based out of the WRC Butner Depot located in Bahama, NC (Durham County).

    The following is a list of required competencies and must appear in the body of the application in order to receive consideration during the selection process:  

    • Knowledge of wildlife management, fish management, wildlife habitats, land management, forest management or agriculture practices. 
    • Experience operating or maintaining a variety of equipment and tools (such as agricultural machinery, large commercial highway vehicles w/trailers, ATVs, fire pumper units, weather instruments, watercraft, chainsaws, welders, 2-way radios, power hand tools or shop tools). 
     
    Management Preferences:
    • Experience as a Wildlife Conservation Technician;
    • Experience directing the activities of other workers;
    • Pesticide Application or Prescribed Burn experience;
    • Skill to identify wildlife and plants;
    • Skill to operate GPS units and associated GIS software;
    • Ability to collect, analyze and report on field research data;
     
         Special Requirements: 
    • Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 90 days of hire. Candidate must present proof of a valid NC Driver’s License and proof of an acceptable driving record. 
    • Possession of a North Carolina Class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) is required within 12 months of employment. 
    • Possession of a North Carolina Pesticide Applicators license is required within 6 months of employment. 
     
    Physical Requirements: 
    • Ability to work primarily outdoors, in all kinds of weather conditions;
    • Ability to perform manual labor, lifting medium to heavy items weighing up to 50 pounds daily;
    • Ability to wear safety equipment and follow established safety regulations and procedures.
     
    Additional Requirements:
    • Pre-employment drug testing is required;
    • Completion of release form and background statement allowing NCWRC to check with previous employees for the past two years about controlled substances and alcohol testing (if applicable);
    • All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre- and post-employment evaluations.


    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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail. 

    Associate Degree in wildlife, fisheries or construction management from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience which has included the management of wildlife or fisheries resources or the operation of heavy equipment;
    OR 
    an equivalent combination of training and experience.*PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THE OSHR JOB SEEKERS WEBSITE*
    All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NeoGov Online Job Application System located on the Office of State Human Resources “Work for NC” website (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/ ) for the State of North Carolina. 
     
    If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627.  
     
    *The NC 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.

    All Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form.  Applications stating "See Attached Resume" or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.  

    *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

    *For More Information*
    For more information about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, visit the WRC website… https://www.ncwildlife.org/

    For more information about this posting, contact the Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office.  Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application.  To check the status of your application, log in to your NeoGov account and click “Application Status”.  Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.
     
     CONTACT INFORMATION:
     NC Wildlife Resources Commission
     Human Resources Office         
     Phone: 919-707-0101
     Fax: 919-707-0108
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Staff Crew Leader
  • Conservation Legacy
  • Bahama, NC FULL_TIME
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CCNC Youth Crew Member- Raleigh 2024
  • Conservation Legacy
  • Raleigh, NC FULL_TIME
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Environmental Technician III
  • AECOM
  • Raleigh, NC
  • **Company Description** **Work with Us. Change the World.** At AECOM, we're delivering a better world. Whether improving...
  • 3/28/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Fire Sprinkler Service Technician - Mid Level - Cary, NC
  • Siemens Corporation
  • Cary, NC
  • Here at Siemens, we take pride in enabling sustainable progress through technology. We do this through empowering custom...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Transportation and Traffic Engineer
  • Kimley-Horn
  • Durham, NC
  • Overview: Our Durham, NC office is looking for a Civil E.I.T. or P.E. with 3+ years of experience to join our Transporta...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineering Manager
  • City of Durham, NC
  • Durham, NC
  • Salary : $77,448.00 - $123,896.00 Annually Location : Durham, NC Job Type: Full time with benefits Remote Employment: Fl...
  • 3/27/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Field Manager I
  • Franklin Energy
  • Raleigh, NC
  • Description Position at Franklin Energy COMPANY Summary As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation ...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Engineer - Stormwater Development Review Group
  • City of Durham, NC
  • Durham, NC
  • Salary : $57,609.00 - $89,285.00 Annually Location : Durham, NC Job Type: Full time with benefits Remote Employment: Fle...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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IMAGING ENGINEER
  • Duke Health
  • Durham, NC
  • At Duke Health, we're driven by a commitment to compassionate care that changes the lives of patients, their loved ones,...
  • 3/26/2024 12:00:00 AM

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Field Manager I
  • Franklin Energy
  • Raleigh, NC
  • COMPANY Summary As a combined organization, Franklin Energy and AM Conservation Group is undertaking what is perhaps the...
  • 3/25/2024 12:00:00 AM

Durham is a city in and the county seat of Durham County in the U.S. state of North Carolina. The U.S. Census Bureau estimated the city's population to be 251,893 as of July 1, 2014, making it the 4th-most populous city in North Carolina, and the 78th-most populous city in the United States. Durham is the core of the four-county Durham-Chapel Hill Metropolitan Area, which has a population of 542,710 as of U.S. Census 2014 Population Estimates. The US Office of Management and Budget also includes Durham as a part of the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Combined Statistical Area, which has a populatio...
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Income Estimation for Conservation Technician jobs
$46,954 to $55,217
Durham, North Carolina area prices
were up 1.5% from a year ago

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Individual should be able to accurately collect, analyze and report on field research data and possess the ability to work activities of other technicians – as well as have the ability to effectively communicate orally and in writing.
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