Natural Resource Technician II

Overview

This position will assist other Region II Unit A personnel with the comprehensive management of Woodbury, Marsh and Pee Dee Station WMA's and public dove fields.

• Completes activities on WMA lands including posting boundaries, mowing roads, repairing roads and posting WMA signs.
• Plans and implements wildlife management activities at Woodbury, Marsh and Pee Dee Station WMAs.
• Completes routine maintenance of Region 2 facilities and operational equipment.
• Completes routine maintenance of Marsh WMA clubhouse.
• Plans and implements forest management activities at Woodbury, Marsh and Pee Dee Station WMAs.
• Traps and bands doves, collects CWD samples and completes other wildlife surveys in Region 2 Unit A as assigned by supervisor.
• Assists with and conducts public hunts on areas within the Unit.

A high school diploma and two (2) years of experience in wildlife or fisheries work or an associate degree in the technical sciences. Basic agricultural equipment operation and farming knowledge. Ability to communicate with others, complete reports accurately, and work independently with instructions, or as a team. Knowledge of basic wildlife management. Ability to handle wild animals, conduct prescribed burns, mourning dove and wood duck banding, and conduct wildlife population surveys.

Ability to safely operate tractors, heavy equipment, ATV and truck.