Helene Restoration Division Aquatic Habitat Supervisor

State of North Carolina•1751 Varsity Drive Wake, NC

2d•$70,478 - $106,020•Remote

About The Position

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.

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 and four years of related experience; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Experience supervising field teams.
Experience coordinating work across work groups and with partners.
Knowledge of habitat restoration, habitat management, and infrastructure construction practices.
Experience identifying challenges, conflict resolution, tracking resources, managing budgets, and project/resource adjustments.
Experience with ArcGIS.

Responsibilities

Supervising Aquatic Habitat Restoration and Aquatic Habitat Assessment teams.
Direct supervision of four Conservation Biologist I and four Wildlife Conservation Technician I positions.
Ensuring projects are completed safely, on time, and within budget.
Coordinating work across work groups and with partners to meet recovery and conservation goals.
Reviewing and evaluating project plans and field work related to habitat restoration, habitat management, and infrastructure construction.
Identifying challenges, conflict resolution, tracking resources, managing budgets, and making project/resource adjustments to keep work aligned with recovery objectives.