Coldwater Fisheries Research Coordinator (IF-60033895)

State of North Carolina • Buncombe County, NC

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is hiring a Coldwater Fisheries Research Coordinator (Conservation Biologist II) for its Inland Fisheries Division. The division manages, conserves, enhances, and restores the state’s freshwater fishes, mollusks, crayfish, and supporting aquatic habitats through research, fisheries management, hatchery operation, and habitat conservation.

The coordinator designs, coordinates, and conducts fisheries research and surveys in North Carolina coldwater and coolwater streams and rivers. The role also serves as a liaison between the Commission and other state and federal agencies, tribes, universities, and private organizations, providing technical guidance and transferring information. Most activities take place in the 34 westernmost counties, though the position has statewide responsibilities and requires seasonal travel. Assignments, work, and projects may be based anywhere in the state. The position is based at either the WRC Marion Depot in McDowell County or the WRC Balsam Depot in Haywood County. Some projects may involve temporary supervision of conservation technicians, temporary employees, interns, or volunteers.

The schedule is Monday through Friday, 40 hours per week. The recruitment salary range is $63,927–$69,896. A valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 90 days of employment.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in wildlife or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution, and three years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Knowledge of North Carolina freshwater fisheries, fisheries science and management principles, and techniques for sampling aquatic resources and their habitats.
• Ability to design, conduct, and analyze fisheries surveys and prepare technical reports.
• Strong verbal and written communication skills to interact effectively with resource professionals and the public.
• Skills and abilities in operating and maintaining field and laboratory equipment used in fisheries science.
• Ability to work independently in planning, scheduling, procurement, and personnel management.
• Valid North Carolina driver’s license required within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission policies and procedures.

Responsibilities

• Design, coordinate, and conduct fisheries research and surveys in coldwater and coolwater streams and rivers in North Carolina.
• Serve as a liaison between the Commission and other state and federal agencies, tribes, universities, and private organizations.
• Provide technical guidance and transfer information to partner organizations.
• Temporarily supervise conservation technicians, temporary employees, interns, or volunteers on some projects.

Benefits

• Competitive and family-friendly state employee benefits, including employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, and employee discounts.

What This Job Offers

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