Brook Trout Restoration Supervisor

North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission • Wake County, NC

6d • 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 Brook Trout Restoration Supervisor is an administrative and supervisory position responsible for supervising Brook Trout Restoration teams. The position is administratively responsible for 8 permanent, full-time employees, including the direct supervision of four Conservation Biologist I and four Wildlife Conservation Technician I positions that make up the Brook Trout Restoration teams. This position is HOME-BASED. 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.

Requirements

• Reside in the Mountain Region (west of I-77).
• 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 Brook Trout ecology, genetics, habitat requirements, habitat management, and restoration practices.
• Experience identifying challenges, conflict resolution, tracking resources, managing budgets, and project/resource adjustments.
• Experience with ArcGIS.

Nice To Haves

• 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 Brook Trout ecology, genetics, habitat requirements, habitat management, and restoration 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.

Responsibilities

• Supervising Brook Trout Restoration teams.
• Directly supervising 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 Brook Trout ecology, genetics, habitat requirements, habitat management, and restoration practices.
• Identifying challenges, conflict resolution, tracking resources, managing budgets, and making project/resource adjustments to keep work aligned with recovery objectives.

Benefits

• State Employee Benefits
• Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager