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NORTH CAROLINA  STATE EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION REQUIRED.

INTERVIEWS WILL BE REQUIRED IN RALEIGH, NC.
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CAREER OPPORTUNITY ANNOUNCEMENT

NORTH CAROLINA WILDLIFE RESOURCES COMMISSION


Classification Title:         Wildlife Biologist I, Time-Limited  #
52320

Posting Date:       April 3, 1997

Salary Grade\Range: Grade 67/$24,692 - $40,304

Description of work:

To coordinate habitat conservation activities in the Goose Creek
Subbasin,
Mecklenburg and Union Counties.  (Goose Creek provides habitat for one
of
only four known populations of the Carolina heelsplitter, a federally
listed
endangered freshwater mussel species.)

The conservation biologist will work closely with local landowners, city
and
county officials, and personnel with other state and federal
governmental
agencies to help ensure that viable populations of the Carolina
heelsplitter
and its other endangered species associates are maintained in this
important
Piedmont subbasin.

This position is a time-limited position and is funded only for a
12-month
duration subject to additional funding on a year to year basis.  The
position could terminate after one year.  Position is subject to
approval by
the Office of State Personnel.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements:

Graduation from a four-year college or university with a B.S. degree in
wildlife management, zoology, or biology and two years experience in
wildlife management; or an equivalent combination of training and
experience. Prefer M.S. degree and knowledge in city and regional
planning.
 Computer skills and written and oral communication skills are
essential.

Closing date:  May 15, 1997

Work Location: District 6, Mecklenburg/Union County Area

How to Apply:

     Submit N.C. Application for Employment to:

          Larry Campbell, Personnel Officer
          NC Wildlife Resources Commission
          512 N. Salisbury St.
          Raleigh, North Carolina 27604-1188

(Internet downloadable application at:
   http://www.osp.state.nc.us/OSP/applctn.htm)

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