Remote 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

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,