Helene Restoration Division Aquatic Habitat Supervisor

Conservation Biologist Supervisor (NS)

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.

Helene Restoration Division 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 the wake of Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina's forests, watersheds, and wildlife habitats sustained significant ecological damage. In response, NCWRC has established a 10-year time-limited division to lead a comprehensive, multi-year effort focused on ecological stabilization, species recovery, and long-term resilience.

This division is responsible for the implementation of ecological restoration and infrastructure recovery across aquatic species, terrestrial species, habitat, genetics, infrastructure, and invasive species programs in close coordination with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and other partners. The Aquatic Habitat Supervisor is an administrative and supervisory position responsible for supervising Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Aquatic Habitat Assessment teams. The position is administratively responsible for eight permanent, full-time employees, including the direct supervision of four Conservation Biologist I and four Wildlife Conservation Technician I positions that make up the Aquatic Habitat Restoration & Aquatic Habitat Assessment teams.

This position will be located in the Mountain Region and will be home based.

This is a time limited position that ends September 2035.

Recruitment Range: $70,478 - $106,020

Management Preferences:

• 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 habitat restoration, habitat management, and infrastructure construction practices sufficient to review and evaluate project plans and field work.
• Experience identifying challenges, conflict resolution, tracking resources, managing budgets, and project/resource adjustments to keep work aligned with recovery objectives.
• Experience with ArcGIS.

Minimum

Education and Experience:

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

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.