Aquatic Species Supervisor

Role Description

The Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) is charged with the management, regulation, protection, and conservation of wildlife resources and inland fisheries in North Carolina. In response to Hurricane Helene, NCWRC has established a 10-year time-limited division focused on ecological stabilization, species recovery, and long-term resilience.

The Aquatic Species Supervisor is an administrative and supervisory position responsible for:

• Supervising staff monitoring and restoring aquatic species.
• Managing eight permanent, full-time employees, including four Conservation Biologist I and four Wildlife Conservation Technician I positions.
• Working from a home-based office compliant with WRC and State policies.

This is a TIME LIMITED position that ends September 2035.

Qualifications

• 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.
• Four years of related experience or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Requirements

• 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 Species of Greatest Conservation Need and NC Wildlife Action Plan species ecology, genetics, habitat requirements, habitat management monitoring, and restoration practices.
• Experience identifying challenges, conflict resolution, tracking resources, managing budgets, and project/resource adjustments to keep work aligned with recovery objectives.
• Experience with ArcGIS.

Benefits

• Wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits.
• Employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, and leave options.
• Employee discounts and more available through the NC OSHR website.