Southern Piedmont Wildlife Forestry Mgr

NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Richmond County, NC, US
Base: $55,221 - $96,639; bonus/equity: not specifi...
Forest wildlife habitat management
Timber management practices
Gis software proficiency
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is dedicated to conserving and sustaining North Carolina’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, and public input

Job Summary

  • The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is dedicated to conserving and sustaining North Carolina’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, and public input.
  • This position involves managing forest health and wildlife habitats on over 435,000 acres of State Game Lands, including planning, timber marking, prescribed burns, and biological data collection.
  • The agency offers competitive and family-friendly benefits and is committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion in its employment practices.

Matching Summary

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is dedicated to conserving and sustaining North Carolina’s fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, and public input.

Salary

Base: $55,221 - $96,639; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Competitive and family-friendly benefits

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • forest wildlife habitat management
  • timber management practices
  • GIS software proficiency
  • prescribed burning experience
  • wildlife and forest inventories
  • supervising forestry staff

Nice-to-have

  • experience with heavy equipment operation
  • data collection for Federal Aid reporting
  • technical assistance to landowners
  • wildlife disease monitoring
  • public input and outreach
  • team coordination and training

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor’s degree with forestry and wildlife coursework
  • 3 years related experience or equivalent combination
  • Prescribed Burner Certification within 12 months
  • North Carolina Pesticide Applicators license within 12 months
  • Valid North Carolina Driver’s License within 90 days
  • May require Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Work Rights

Must have valid North Carolina Driver’s License and certifications within specified timeframes

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