Nature Preserves Lead — Forestry & Restoration

Mecklenburg County Government

Huntersville (NC)

Hybrid

USD 53,000 - 68,000

Full time

14 days+

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Job summary

Mecklenburg County Park & Recreation Department in North Carolina seeks a Natural Resources Supervisor to lead natural community management, prescribed burns, and invasive species control. The role partners with internal staff and external stakeholders to protect forest resources and support grassland restoration while spending significant time in nature preserves.

The ideal candidate has a background in forest ecology, strong field experience, and the ability to supervise staff and volunteers

Qualifications

Masters degree in Wildlife Biology, Forestry, Botany, Natural Resources, Ecology or closely related field.
Minimum of three (3) years of experience in natural resources management; One (1) year of supervisory experience
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver’s License and County Driving Privileges. If not already obtained, must be able to obtain and maintain basic Fire Crew Certification (IS-100, IS-700, L-180, S-130, S-190, RT-130) and NC Pesticide Applicator’s License within first year of employment
Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite; ArcGIS Pro and GIS Online

Responsibilities

Work as part of a team to accomplish division goals using the Department Master Plan and the Section’s Resource Management Plan as a guide for prioritization and management on county-owned land.
Lead or assist with natural resource health and diversity-enhancing initiatives, including non-native invasive species control, prescribed burning, natural community restoration, wildlife population management, and early successional habitat management
Lead or assist with flora and fauna inventory, monitoring, and management
Oversee property management including encroachment, trail planning and restoration, and boundary marking; manage contracts
Conduct biological assessments and reports on properties considered for acquisition or to help guide planning on County-owned land
Collaborate with federal, state and local agency personnel, environmental groups, journalists, and the general public
Use GPS, ArcMap, and Microsoft Office suite and other applications to accomplish daily administrative and technical tasks; operate trucks, power tools, and tractors as needed
Maintain equipment and office/work spaces and keep records per policy