Engagement Specialist - District 4

Title: Engagement Specialist - District 4

Location: Hoke County United States

Job Description:

Agency

Wildlife Resource Commission

Division

Wildlife Education

Job Classification Title

Conservation Program Coord II (NS)

Position Number

60033590

Grade

NC13

About Us

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is the state government agency created to conserve and sustain the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The NCWRC is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of North Carolina's fishing, hunting, trapping, and boating laws. The agency has an operational budget of approximately $100 million and employs approximately 700 full-time staff and 100 seasonal temporary staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, and customer service, information technology and administrative professionals. The NCWRC Mission is to conserve North Carolina's wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Wildlife Education and Engagement Program Specialist (Conservation Program Coordinator II) for our Education Division.

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) cannot succeed in its purpose or mission without the support of the public. As such, it is the mission of the NCWRC Wildlife Education Division (WED) to bring an awareness of the importance of the agency, its mission, and its programs to the public; and to engage with and influence those individuals through education and opportunities, so they actively participate in the conservation of the state's wildlife resources.

The Division develops and delivers hunting, angling, and shooting sports education programs and various other conservation outreach initiatives. With educators across the state, one fishing education center, and several shooting ranges, Division staff engage the public by delivering outdoor skills and educational programs that promote the conservation of NC's wildlife and habitats.

Specific programs delivered by the Division include Hunter Education, Archery Education, Fishing Education, the Recruitment, Retention, Reactivation (R3) Program and Conservation Outreach.

The hunter education program consists of basic hunter safety certification, advanced hunter skills workshops, the Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament, and volunteer instructor coordination. The archery education program focuses on National Archery in the Schools Program and coordinates bowhunter education. The fishing education program consists of community fishing events, basic fishing skills workshops, and advanced fishing skills workshops. The Conservation Outreach program focuses on training formal and non-formal educators and wildlife-related public programming. And the R3 program consists of sustained planning and programming that results in maintained participation in hunting, angling, shooting, and other wildlife-associated recreation related to the mission and purpose of the agency.

The Education and Engagement Program Specialist will be assigned to District 4 (including Bladen, Brunswick, Columbus, Cumberland, Harnett, Hoke, Robeson, Sampson, Scotland counties).

The primary purpose of this position is to facilitate and coordinate the education efforts in the defined Wildlife District. This position will develop and maintain working relationships with all WED staff and district staff throughout the agency to accomplish the following:

• Schedule, coordinate, facilitate and deploy Hunter Education, Boater Education, Hunting and Fishing Skills Education, Trapper Education, National Archery in the Schools, Conservation and Species-specific programs, and other agency initiatives as assigned.
• -Assist with facilitation of Commission-sponsored hunting and fishing opportunities and events.
• -Recruit and train volunteer instructors for Hunting, Fishing, and other agency initiatives.
• -Assist in developing and implementing educational programs.
• -Deploy tools to measure the effectiveness of educational programs.
• -Assist in the supervision and in-service training of volunteer and seasonal employees.

This is a HOME-BASED position. The workstation is in the employee's home-based office using an agency-provided computer. The employee is expected to provide home office space compliant with WRC and State policies. In addition, the employee must reside (or be willing to relocate) within the assigned district.

This position has districtwide responsibilities and requires daily travel within the district, including occasional overnight travel, to assist with statewide programming and staff development training. Assignments and projects may be based across the state.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Knowledge of hunting, boating, shooting sports, fishing, and/or conservation;
• Knowledge of education principles and practices (concepts, materials, programs, teaching methodologies, etc.);
• Skills to develop and coordinate classes, workshops, and/or events;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public, conservation/community partners, and/or volunteers for collaborations on programming, projects or events.

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver's license is required within 90 days of hire. Candidate must present proof of a valid NC Driver's License and proof of an acceptable driving record.

Recruitment Range: $48,222 - $66,304

Additional Information:

• The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is committed to maintaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. NCWRC strives to ensure that all employment practices are implemented in a manner that is equitable to all applicants and employees.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference (to include North Carolina Army National Guard & North Carolina Air National Guard) must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.

• Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education*

If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it - please document the number of Semester CREDIT HOURS you have completed in the Education section of your application.

• State Employee Benefits*

Employment Eligibility*

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

• For More Information*

For more information about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, visit the WRC website… https://www.ncwildlife.gov/

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, fisheries management, parks and recreation, public administration or business administration from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience related to the area of assignment;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.