Anadromous Fisheries Research Coordinator (Conservation Biologist II)

State of North Carolina•Wake, NC

1d•Remote

About The Position

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission's Inland Fisheries Division manages, conserves, enhances, and restores the State’s freshwater fishes, mollusks, crayfish and supporting aquatic habitats through fisheries research, fisheries management, hatchery operation, and habitat conservation. The Anadromous Research Coordinator (Conservation Biologist II) is responsible for designing and conducting biological research and surveys of anadromous species in coordination with district biologists and other staff. The position serves as a liaison between the Commission and other state and federal agencies responsible for managing anadromous fisheries; coordinates diadromous fisheries and other research on Roanoke River as prescribed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hydropower license conditions and settlement agreement with Dominion Energy; and provides technical guidance and information transfer to other agencies, universities, and non-governmental organizations. Most activities are conducted within the coastal region. Some projects may involve the temporary supervision of one or more conservation technicians or temporary employees. The position serves as the Commission’s lead biologist on the Dominion Energy Diadromous Fish Restoration Technical Advisory Committee, coordinates Commission participation with other management teams, and coordinates contracted research with universities. The position serves on Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission technical committees for shad and river herring as well as striped bass. This position also represents the Commission on NC Division of Marine Fisheries plan development teams for anadromous species to assist with conducting regional stock assessments and writing fishery management plans.

Requirements

Extensive knowledge of North Carolina’s freshwater and anadromous fisheries, fisheries science and management principles, and techniques used in sampling aquatic resources and their habitats.
Experience designing, conducting, and analyzing biological research.
Experience preparing written reports and verbal presentations to effectively communicate with resources professionals and the public.
Experience operating or maintaining field or laboratory equipment used in aquatic resource management.
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 three years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Valid NC Driver’s License within 90 days of employment.

Responsibilities

Designing and conducting biological research and surveys of anadromous species in coordination with district biologists and other staff.
Serving as a liaison between the Commission and other state and federal agencies responsible for managing anadromous fisheries.
Coordinating diadromous fisheries and other research on Roanoke River as prescribed by the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) hydropower license conditions and settlement agreement with Dominion Energy.
Providing technical guidance and information transfer to other agencies, universities, and non-governmental organizations.
Supervising one or more conservation technicians or temporary employees on some projects.
Serving as the Commission’s lead biologist on the Dominion Energy Diadromous Fish Restoration Technical Advisory Committee.
Coordinating Commission participation with other management teams.
Coordinating contracted research with universities.
Serving on Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission technical committees for shad and river herring as well as striped bass.
Representing the Commission on NC Division of Marine Fisheries plan development teams for anadromous species to assist with conducting regional stock assessments and writing fishery management plans.