[Hiring] Aquatic Species Supervisor @State of North Carolina

Role Description

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 response to Hurricane Helene, NCWRC has established a 10-year time-limited division focused on ecological stabilization, species recovery, and long-term resilience.

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:

• Direct supervision of four Conservation Biologist I
• Direct supervision of four Wildlife Conservation Technician I

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

Qualifications

• 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.
• Experience identifying challenges, conflict resolution, tracking resources, managing budgets, and project/resource adjustments to keep work aligned with recovery objectives.
• Experience with ArcGIS.

Requirements

• 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.
• Four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Benefits

• Wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits.
• Employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts, and more.