[Hiring] Wildlife Habitat Coordinator @State of North Carolina

Role Description

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Wildlife Habitat Coordinator (Conservation Biologist Supervisor) for the Wildlife Management Division.

The mission of the Wildlife Management Division is to conserve wildlife species and habitats and to develop, implement, and facilitate sound wildlife management policies and programs to ensure the wise use of wildlife resources by North Carolina citizens. This position is critical to accomplishing the Commission’s goals of conserving fish and wildlife habitats and protecting, managing and enhancing wildlife populations statewide.

The position reports directly to the Assistant Chief (Conservation Mgmt. Coordinator) and supervises 1 full-time wildlife biologist.

The primary purpose of this Wildlife Habitat Supervisor position is to:

• Lead Wildlife Management Division (WMD) efforts in the integration of wildlife management principles into land management practices used on private lands in North Carolina.
• Provide guidance for habitat conservation and management efforts in agreement with priority species, habitats, and management actions identified in the State Wildlife Action Plan.
• Collaborate with Communication, Marketing, and Digital Engagement staff to effectively market and communicate agency programs directed towards habitat management on private lands at state, regional, and national levels.
• Coordinate and administer agency efforts related to the Wildlife Conservation Land Program (WCLP), including final review and approval of Wildlife Habitat Conservation Agreements (WHCAs) and maintenance of program archival records.
• Serve as the agency representative to state, regional, and national initiatives and partnerships related to wildlife habitat management.
• Serve as the primary agency contact for integrating US Department of Agriculture (USDA) Farm Bill programs into effective tools for improving land management and inform appropriate agency staff on Farm Bill processes and procedures.
• Provide supervision and administrative support to the wildlife biologist assisting with statewide habitat coordination efforts.

This is a HOME-BASED position. 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. This position requires a home-based duty station anywhere in North Carolina, with the preference being central NC.

A Monday-Friday schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week. This position requires frequent daily travel with occasional overnight stays.

Qualifications

• Understanding of the advanced principles of scientific methods, biological techniques, zoology, botany, statistics, forestry, and ecology.
• Motivational and personnel management skills to guide personnel under his/her direct supervision and co-workers in accomplishing predetermined and changing program goals, objectives, and policies.
• Accomplished communication skills to coordinate with resource professionals, relay technical information to employees, and to the public.
• Experience with personal computers and mapping software.
• Excellent organizational skills, time management, and attention to detail.

Requirements

• A Valid NC Driver’s License is required within 90 days of employment.

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.

Company Description

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.