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 700 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 Wildlife Management Division, which is comprised of three Programs, 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 Game & Furbearer Program works to ensure the long-term viability of game and furbearer populations by providing the best possible scientific information on the status and management of each species and its habitats so that regulations and management are based on objective data. The Operations Program coordinates the delivery of technical guidance/assistance on wildlife and wildlife habitats on private lands including implementation of organized agency, state, and national level programs. The Wildlife Diversity Program’s purpose is to survey, monitor, research, and manage nongame wildlife resources, including state and federally listed species, and provide sound recommendations on the conservation and management of these species.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Conservation Biologist II (Surveys and Data Manager) for our Wildlife Management Division.

This Surveys and Data Manager will:

• Coordinate the data management for Wildlife Management Division, and other Divisions, surveys, biological data, and required regulated activity reports. This includes activities relating to the design, implementation, analyses, interpretation, and dissemination of population survey and research data on private lands, game lands, and other public lands. The position organizes and manages data to detect trends and establish metrics to better plan and prioritize future surveys.
• Examine management implications relative to population dynamics and status so that agency hunting and trapping regulations and associated policies may be based on sound and reliable data.
• Submit requests for and review or test new and enhanced applications in internal agency databases and programs as well as coordinating with external partners as appropriate.
• Develop and implement strategies for Wildlife Management Division, and other Divisions, data management and maintenance of survey, monitoring, restoration, and research activity data. This includes working with Agency staff to create a centralized secure location to store and maintain data, creating metadata, transforming legacy data (e.g., pre-GoOutdoors) for accessibility, and assuring databases are in formats that can be accessed by staff in the future.
• Analyze data for quality control and collection methodology and interact with the public to provide guidance and constituent survey troubleshooting when necessary.
• Ensure data entry is completed in an efficient and accurate manner, including oversight of contract employees as well as actual data entry.

This position is HOME-BASED. 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 has statewide responsibilities and requires frequent travel to the WRC-Headquarters in Raleigh, NC. On occasion, this position may also require travel outside Raleigh NC. Assignments, work and projects may be based across the state.

A Monday-Friday schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week (specific times set by manager).

To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:

• Experience storing and analyzing large biological data sets;
• Ability to work independently on assignments.

Management Preferences:

• Experience making improvements in wildlife management based on data analysis and results;
• Experience working with wildlife or fisheries management data and surveys.

Special Qualifications/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.

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.

Bachelor’s degree in wildlife or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, or a biological science, from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of related experience;

OR

an equivalent combination of education 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 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.

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

*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.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