Sandhills Conservation Technician I (LAWA - 60034103 & 60034131)
State of North Carolina · Posted Nov 5, 2026
- Marston, North Carolina, United States
- Entry
- $34K–$51K per year
- 2+ years
Wildlife Conservation Technician I for the Land & Water Access Division – Sandhills Wildlife Depot, responsible for habitat management, research, surveys, and infrastructure maintenance on state lands and waterways.
Compensation
RECRUITMENT RANGE: $33,902 - $50,585
Responsibilities
- Conduct fish and wildlife habitat management, research, and surveys
- Maintain and renovate boating access areas, public fishing areas, and navigation aids
- Operate heavy equipment such as farm tractors, crawler tractors, mowers, trucks, ATVs, UTVs, boats, and trailers
- Prescribed burning and ecosystem restoration
- Read and execute construction plans and blueprints
Requirements
- Associate Degree in wildlife or fisheries management or construction management
Skills
Knowledge of wildlife management, fish management, wildlife habitats, land management, forest management, agriculture practicesExperience operating and maintaining heavy equipment, agricultural machinery, forestry equipment, large commercial vehicles, ATVs, UTVs, boats, chainsaws, welders, 2‑way radios, pumps, power tools, hand tools, shop tools