Assistant Wildlife Forestry Manager

NC Wildlife Resources Commission

Richmond County, NC, US
Recruitment range: $52,592 - $65,000; bonus/equity...
Forest health monitoring and timber management
Gis software for mapping and spatial calculations
Prescribed burn planning and firebreak establishment
The position involves managing forest wildlife habitat across 42 State Game Lands totaling approximately 435,500 acres

Job Summary

  • The position involves managing forest wildlife habitat across 42 State Game Lands totaling approximately 435,500 acres.
  • Responsibilities include implementing active timber management practices, conducting prescribed burns, and collecting biological data for research.
  • The role requires frequent travel, night work, and occasional weekend or overnight assignments to coordinate activities with landowners and agencies.

Matching Summary

The position involves managing forest wildlife habitat across 42 State Game Lands totaling approximately 435,500 acres.

Salary

Recruitment Range: $52,592 - $65,000; Bonus/Equity: Not specified; Benefits: Not specified

Skills & Requirements

Must-have

  • Forest health monitoring and timber management
  • GIS software for mapping and spatial calculations
  • Prescribed burn planning and firebreak establishment
  • Biological data collection from harvested animals
  • Heavy equipment and GPS operation

Nice-to-have

  • Effective public relations and stakeholder engagement
  • Experience with complex forest inventories
  • Ability to work in rugged outdoor terrain

Key Requirements

  • Bachelor's degree in wildlife, fisheries, or biological science
  • Two years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management
  • Prescribed Burner Certification within 12 months
  • North Carolina Pesticide Applicators license (Forest Pest Control) within 12 months
  • Valid North Carolina Driver's License within 90 days

Work Rights

Must have valid NC Driver's License and acceptable driving record

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