Western Wildlife Diversity Supervisor

State of North Carolina • Wake, NC

3d • Remote

About The Position

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Western Wildlife Diversity Supervisor (Conservation Biologist Manager) for our Wildlife Management Division. The mission of the Wildlife Management Division is to conserve wildlife species and habitats and to develop, implement, and facilitate sound wildlife management policies and programs to ensure the wise use of wildlife resources by North Carolina citizens. This position is critical to accomplishing the Commission’s goals of conserving fish and wildlife habitats and protecting, managing and enhancing wildlife populations statewide. This position administers the daily affairs of the Wildlife Management Division Wildlife Diversity Program, including the direction of six professional biologists and several temporary staff. This position is also responsible for the supervision and coordination of all Western Wildlife Diversity projects. The primary purpose of this position is to supervise, direct, and assist with the terrestrial diversity component of the Wildlife Diversity Program in the western half of the state. These responsibilities are critical to accomplishing the Commission’s goals of conserving fish and wildlife habitats and protecting and enhancing nongame populations. This position is responsible for all administrative tasks associated with the daily affairs and long-term goals of the Wildlife Diversity Program in the western half of North Carolina, and for supervising all the work unit’s activities. Responsibilities include multiple statewide/division level needs such as budget development and oversight, grant reporting and monitoring, and activities identified in the 2025 N.C. Wildlife Action Plan, the blueprint for the Wildlife Diversity program. The position assumes the supervisor role for six (6) staff members plus associated temporary employees as applicable. This position is HOME-BASED. The incumbent must reside within North Carolina’s mountain region. This is a Monday–Friday position, working 40 hours per week. This position requires frequent travel, including occasional overnight travel. This position also requires travel to the WRC-HQ in Raleigh, NC.

Requirements

• Knowledge of principles and practices of wildlife science, conservation biology, and sampling techniques
• Knowledge of NCWRC processes and policies
• Skills to evaluate and supervise field studies, operations and staff
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others (such as administrators, biologists, wildlife/fisheries groups, and government officials)
• Skills to manage program budgets and grants
• Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 90 days of hire
• 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 five years of related experience; OR an equivalent combination of education and experience

Responsibilities

• Administers the daily affairs of the Wildlife Management Division Wildlife Diversity Program
• Supervision and coordination of all Western Wildlife Diversity projects
• Supervise, direct, and assist with the terrestrial diversity component of the Wildlife Diversity Program in the western half of the state
• Responsible for all administrative tasks associated with the daily affairs and long-term goals of the Wildlife Diversity Program in the western half of North Carolina
• Supervising all the work unit’s activities
• Budget development and oversight
• Grant reporting and monitoring
• Activities identified in the 2025 N.C. Wildlife Action Plan
• Supervisor role for six (6) staff members plus associated temporary employees as applicable

Benefits

• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Manager
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees