Coastal Fisheries Supervisor

Agency

Wildlife Resource Commission

Division

Inland Fisheries

Job Classification Title

Conservation Biologist Manager (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC22

About Us

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is the state government agency created to conserve and sustain the states 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 Carolinas 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 Carolinas 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

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Coastal Fisheries Supervisor (Conservation Biologist Manager) for our Inland Fisheries Division.

The NC Wildlife Resources Commissions Inland Fisheries Division manages conserves enhances and restores the States freshwater fishes mussels crayfish and supporting aquatic habitats through fisheries research fisheries management hatchery operation and habitat conservation.

The Coastal Fisheries Supervisor is an administrative and supervisory position responsible for program administration; supervision; regional budget administration; and federal assistance grant coordination in the Coastal region.

This position is responsible for developing and coordinating the fisheries management program in the Coastal Region including preparing a regional budget tracking expenditures preparing federal assistance work plans project narratives performance reports and submitting annual fishing regulations proposals and fish stocking requests.

The position is also responsible for meeting job performance review requirements for staff reviewing regional activity reports and expenditures and serves as a liaison between the Division office and regional personnel. The position is administratively responsible for 8 employees including coordinators district fisheries biologists and assistant district fisheries biologists.

This position is home-based. The incumbent must reside within North Carolinas coastal regions. This is a MondayFriday position working 40 hours per week. This position carries statewide responsibilities and requires regular travel with occasional travel to the WRC-HQ in Raleigh NC.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

All applicants applying for employment opportunities must create and submit a comprehensive candidate profile. All Education and Experience must be included in the candidate profile to receive consideration during the selection and salary administration processes.

• Knowledge of principles and practices of fisheries science conservation biology and sampling techniques;

• Knowledge of NCWRC processes and policies;

• Skills to evaluate and supervise field studies operations and staff;

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others (such as administrators biologists wildlife/fisheries groups and government officials;

• Skills to manage program budgets and grants.

Special Qualifications/Requirements:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina drivers license is required within 90 days of hire.

RECRUITMENT RANGE: $

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.

Bachelors degree in wildlife or fisheries managementfisheries science zoology or a biological science or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of related experience;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

SUPPLEMENTAL and CONTACT INFORMATION:

All applicants applying for employment opportunities must create and submit a comprehensive candidate profile using State of North Carolina Careers for the State of North Carolina. All Education and Experience must be included in the candidate profile to receive consideration during the selection and salary administration processes.

*The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*
The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is committed to maintaining a culture of equity diversity and inclusion. NCWRC strives to ensure that all employment practices are implemented in a manner that is equitable to all applicants and employees.

Applicants requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section Jobs Applied For.

Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach a DD 214 Form Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference (to include North Carolina Army National Guard & North Carolina Air National Guard) must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.

*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

*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

CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Human Resources Office
Phone:
Fax:

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.

Recruiter:

Monique Napper Bloomfield

Recruiter Email: