development specialist Wake Forest, NC
NC Department of Cultural Resources
Full Time
Wake Forest, NC
86062 - 49158 USD ANNUAL Today
Job description
Description of Work
Salary Grade: NC14
Recruitment Salary: $49,158 - $67,592
Position #65027686
This position will be located in Wake County, NC
(Actual office location is to be determined)
Learn about our Benefits: https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/benefits
Learn about our Parks: https://www.ncdcr.gov/things-to-do/state-parks
This position focuses on the Natural Resources Program's stewardship work especially as it relates to the management efforts and restoration to improve natural resource degradations on State Parks lands. The restoration specialist will work with the natural resource team and other division personnel, state and federal agencies, & other cooperative partners to evaluate, set standards, plan for, and implement necessary restoration and management activities in accordance with our agency mission and policies. The position may supervise temporary and permanent employees, volunteers and interns. Other duties include working with and training park staff and providing them with the scientific information needed to make appropriate resource management decisions; managing stewardship activities in the field; collecting, maintaining and using data on restoration activities and managing substantial budgets.
Key Responsibilities:
- Timber & land cover restoration (including the planning, implementation, & environmental compliance) due to off-site species or corrections of prior land-uses.
- Groundcover restoration including collection of materials, planting, and species reintroductions.
- Wetlands restoration activities.
- Invasive species management.
- Fire management.
- Possess or have the ability to obtain registration as a Forester from the NC Board of Registration for Foresters within 3 years of hire date.
Division Mission:
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.
Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina's natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system;The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.
Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and
Education: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state's natural and cultural heritage.
For more information, visit: https://www.ncparks.gov/
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina, literally from A to Z. The Arts to the Zoo, and so much else – parks, aquariums, historic sites, archaeology, African American Heritage Commission, science and history museums, the state Symphony, Library and Archives, historic preservation, land and water stewardship, and more. These places, and the ideas they represent, create a shared identity in North Carolina. They provide common ground. Everyone is welcome. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state's natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Our goal is to promote equity and inclusion among our employees and our programming to reflect and celebrate our state's diverse population, culture, and history. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team.
Check out this amazing video about our Department
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
*** To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resumes section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit***
In order to qualify for this position you must meet ALL the following KSA's listed below:
- Proven knowledge of conservation principles for the protection & enhancement of natural resource-based parks, natural areas, recreation areas, waterways, and other management units.
- Demonstrated knowledge of the scientific principles related to restoration of natural systems including forest & woodland silvicultural practices, grasslands, and wetlands management.
- Proven knowledge of the natural sciences (fire, botany, conservation biology, entomology, watershed management, soils, wildlife, zoology)
- Demonstrated experience with research and adaptive management processes associated with managing restoration efforts.
- Demonstrated experience with research and data gathering techniques (including sampling regime design, analysis, review, interpretation, and evaluation procedures.
- Demonstrated experience using Microsoft systems, GIS and other/or geographic information systems,
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with Division personnel, other government agency representatives, environmental groups, park stakeholder groups, neighbors, and the general public.
- Ability to organize, collaborate for, and supervise/direct complex contracts, research studies, and project work in comingled timelines with others effectively.
- Ability to actively engage in management activity implementation, including forestry activities, planting, collections, invasive species treatments, and prescribed fire use.
- Ability to learn and utilize new technologies including Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), remote sensing & new analysis developments, and remote monitoring technologies.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation or political influence.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 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).
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Parks and Recreation
Division Address: 121 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-707-9345 Willa Strickland
Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
Please be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application, but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. "See Resume" or "See Attachment" will NOT be accepted.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the "Work Experience" section of the application, to support your answers.
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application.
To obtain veterans preference, you must scan and upload a copy of your DD-214 or discharge orders.
Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax. Please call the human resources office for assistance.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are "Under Review" and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take an average of 6 – 8 weeks.
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources 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).
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Parks and Recreation
Division Address: 121 West Jones Street Raleigh, NC 27601
Phone: 919-707-9345 Willa Strickland
Technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov Help Line at 855-524-5627.
NC Department of Cultural Resources
www.ncdcr.gov
Raleigh, NC
$25 to $100 million (USD)
501 to 1000 Employees
Government
National Agencies
