Aquatic Species Supervisor

State of North Carolina; United States; Remote; USD 70,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

The Wildlife Resources Commission in North Carolina seeks a Conservation Biologist Supervisor to lead the Aquatic Species Team and supervise four Conservation Biologist I and four Wildlife Conservation Technician I staff. The HOME-BASED position requires residing in the Mountain Region and coordinating ecological restoration across species, habitat, and infrastructure with partners such as the USFS.

The role focuses on staffing, budgeting, project planning, and ensuring safety, timely delivery,

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife or related field and four years of related experience, or an equivalent combination.
• Experience supervising field teams and coordinating across groups to meet recovery or conservation goals.
• Knowledge of NC Wildlife Action Plan species ecology and habitat management practices.

Responsibilities

• Supervise aquatic species team staff (4 Conservation Biologist I and 4 Wildlife Conservation Technician I).
• Coordinate restoration projects across aquatic and terrestrial species, habitats, and infrastructure with partners (e.g., USFS).
• Develop, review, and adjust plans to meet recovery objectives within budget and schedule.

Skills

Supervising field teams

Budget management

Project coordination

Species ecology knowledge

Education

Bachelor’s degree + 4 years experience in wildlife or related field

Tools

ArcGIS

Job description

Agency

Wildlife Resource Commission

Division

Operations , Technical Services

Job Classification Title

Conservation Biologist Supervisor (NS)

Position Number

65042886

Grade

NC20

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

Helene Restoration Division

The Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) is charged by General Statute 113-132 with the management, regulation, protection, and conservation of wildlife resources and inland fisheries in North Carolina. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina’s forests, watersheds, and wildlife habitats sustained significant ecological damage. In response, NCWRC has established a 10-year time-limited division to lead a comprehensive, multi-year effort focused on ecological stabilization, species recovery, and long-term resilience. This division is responsible for the implementation of ecological restoration and infrastructure recovery across aquatic species, terrestrial species, habitat, genetics, infrastructure, and invasive species programs in close coordination with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and other partners.

The Aquatic Species Supervisor is an administrative and supervisory position responsible for supervising staff monitoring and restoring aquatic species. The position is administratively responsible for eight permanent, full-time employees, including the direct supervision of four Conservation Biologist I and four Wildlife Conservation Technician I positions that make up the Aquatic Species Team.

This position is HOME-BASED. The workstation for this position is in the employee’s home-based office using an agency-provided computer. The employee in this position is expected to provide home office space compliant with WRC and State policies.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

THIS IS A REPOST - Current applicants do not need to reapply

The employee will be HOME BASED and is required to reside in the Mountain Region (west of I-77).

This is TIME LIMITED position that ends September 2035.

Recruitment Range: $70,478 - $106,020

MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES

• Experience supervising field teams to ensure projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
• Experience coordinating work across work groups and with partners to meet recovery and conservation goals.
• Knowledge of Species of Greatest Conservation Need and NC Wildlife Action Plan species ecology, genetics, habitat requirements, habitat management monitoring and restoration practices sufficient to develop, review and evaluate project plans and field work.
• Experience identifying challenges, conflict resolution, tracking resources, managing budgets, and project/resource adjustments to keep work aligned with recovery objectives.
• Experience with ArcGIS.

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 or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, or a biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

*State Employee Benefits*

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website . NC OSHR: 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 Home Page | NC Wildlife

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.

*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