Fisheries Tech Ii W/ N.c. Wrc

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Position: WILDLIFE/FISH TECH II
Vacancy Number: 4311-0000-0040-646
Salary Grade: 62
Salary Range: $27384 - $42410
Department: ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES
Division: WILDLIFE RESOURCES
Type of Appointment: Perm Full-Time
Location: HAYWOOD
Posting Date: 11/08/2007
Closing Date: 11/26/2007
Number of Positions: 1

Description of Work
THIS POSITION IS PART OF A 3-PERSON FISHERIES DEVELOPMENT CREW.
PRIMARY WORK RESPONSIBILITIES INCLUDE IMPLEMENTING ANGLER ACCESS,
HABITAT IMPROVEMENT, AND FISHERIES SURVEY PROJECTS. SPECIFIC JOB
DUTIES INCLUDE CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF ANGLER ACCESS
FACILITIES, CONSTRUCTION AND MAINTENANCE OF FISH HABITAT STRUCTURES,
AND COLLECTIONS OF FISH FROM LAKES AND STREAMS USING SEINES, NETS,
TRAWLS, ELECTROFISHING UNITS, AND CHEMICALS. ADDITIONAL DUTIES INCLUDE
DATA ENTRY AND DATA MANAGEMENT FUNCTIONS. THE EMPLOYEE MAINTAINS DEPOT
FACILITIES AND EQUIPMENT AS ASSIGNED. THE EMPLOYEE PREPARES ROUTINE
REPORTS TO DOCUMENT WORK ACTIVITIES, EXPENSES, AND PROJECT PLANNING
AND COMPLETION. OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES MAY BE ASSIGNED AS
NEEDED TO ASSIST STAFF IN ACCOMPLISHING REGIONAL OBJECTIVES. THE
POSITION IS SUPERVISED BY A FISHERIES TECHNICIAN III DEVELOPMENT CREW
LEADER.


Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

THIS POSITION REQUIRES CONSIDERABLE KNOWLEDGE OF THE PROCEDURES USED TO
CONSTRUCT AND MAINTAIN ANGLER ACCESS AND FISH HABITAT PROJECTS.
WORKING KNOWLEDGE IS REQUIRED OF THE HABITAT AND HABITS OF REGIONAL
FISHES AND OF THE METHODS, STUDY TECHNIQUES, AND EQUIPMENT USED IN
FISHERIES MANAGEMENT. THE ABILITY TO OPERATE AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
USED IN FISHERIES MANAGEMENT (BOATS, TRAILERS, ATV'S, FARM TRACTOR,
FISH FEEDER, LAWN MOWER, STOCKING TRUCK, OTHER MOTOR VEHICLES, LAB
EQUIPMENT, HAND TOOLS, POWER TOOLS, AND MANUAL TOOLS) IS REQUIRED.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO WORK LONG HOURS, OUT OF DOORS,
AND IN REMOTE LOCATIONS, AND TO MOVE ITEMS EXCEEDING 50 LBS IN WIEGHT.
THIS POSITION REQUIRES THE ABILITY TO PREPARE ROUTINE WRITTEN REPORTS.


Training and Experience Requirements

GRADUATION FROM A TWO-YEAR TECHNICAL COLLEGE WITH AN ASSOCIATE DEGREE
IN FISHERIES OR WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT, AND TWO YEARS OF EXPERIENCE IN
THE MANAGEMENT OF FISHERIES OR WILDLIFE RESOURCES; OR AN EQUIVALENT
COMBINATION OF TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE. A CLASS C NC DRIVER'S LICENSE
OR THE ABILITY TO ACQUIRE A CLASS C NC DRIVER'S LICENSE WITHIN SIX
MONTHS IS REQUIRED.

PLEASE INDICATE JOB VACANCY #40646 ON STATE APPLICATION.


How to Apply:

The Wildlife Resources Commission uses the Merit Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with highly qualified individuals.

All applicants must complete and submit a State Application for Employment (PD-107). Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a State Application for Employment (PD-107). A separate state application for employment (PD-107) must be submitted for each individual position and location for which you are applying. Single applications submitted for multiple positions will only be considered for the first choice listed on the application. Applicants should make sure all applications are received and date-stamped in the Personnel Section no later than 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.


Contact Person: SYLVIA NORMAN
Contact Agency: ENR-WILDLIFE RES
Contact Address: 1703 MAIL SERVICE CENTER

RALEIGH , NC 27699-1703
Contact Phone: 919-707-0103

Contact Fax: 919-707-0108