Program Manager

Title: Inland Fisheries Program Manager (Assistant Chief)

Location:

Wake County, NC

time type

Full time

job requisition id

JR-100773

Job Description:

Agency

Wildlife Resource Commission

Division

Inland Fisheries

Job Classification Title

Conservation Mgmt Coordinator (NS)

Position Number

60033845

Grade

NC23

About Us

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is the state government agency created to conserve and sustain the state's fish and wildlife resources through research, scientific management, wise use and public input. The NCWRC is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of North Carolina's fishing, hunting, trapping, and boating laws. The agency has an operational budget of approximately $100 million and employs approximately 700 full-time staff and 100 seasonal temporary staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, and customer service, information technology and administrative professionals. The NCWRC Mission is to conserve North Carolina's wildlife resources and their habitats and provide programs and opportunities that allow hunters, anglers, boaters, and other outdoor enthusiasts to enjoy wildlife-associated recreation.

Description of Work

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for an Inland Fisheries Program Manager (Conservation Management Coordinator) for our Inland Fisheries Division.

The NC Wildlife Resources Commission's Inland Fisheries Division manages, conserves, enhances, and restores the State's freshwater fishes, mussels, crayfish and supporting aquatic habitats through fisheries research, fisheries management, hatchery operation, and habitat conservation.

The Inland Fisheries Program Manager is an administrative and supervisory position responsible for statewide coordination of fisheries management, sport fish research and survey projects, fishing access and statewide fishing regulations.

The Inland Fisheries Program Manager directly supervises regional fisheries supervisors and oversees human resources management for permanent and temporary employees. This position serves as one of two Assistant Chiefs for the Inland Fisheries Division. This employee represents the Inland Fisheries Division and has decision-making authority when the Division Chief is unavailable.

Other administrative duties include helping to ensure that WRC policies and procedures are implemented within the Inland Fisheries Division, assisting with human resources actions, overseeing workplace safety, and coordinating the review and issuance of permits, and managing operating budgets.

This position is based in the WRC Headquarters office, located in Raleigh, NC (Wake Co.). Alternate work locations, including a home-based office, may be considered.

A Monday-Friday schedule is associated with this position which involves working 40 hours per week. This position is eligible for teleworking under the agency's current telework policy of one day per week as approved by management. This position has statewide responsibilities. Assignments, work and projects require monthly travel, and occasional travel outside NC.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

• Experience in fisheries science and conservation biology in order to enhance, conserve, and manage fisheries resources and their habitats;
• Experience in statewide fisheries management objectives and resource issues;
• Experience evaluating and supervising complex field studies;
• Experience establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with others (such as administrators, biologists, wildlife/fisheries groups, and government officials;
• Experience supervising activities of a highly specialized, professional team of biologists.

Special Qualification/Requirement:

• Possession of a valid North Carolina Driver's License is required within 90 days of hire.

Recruitment Range: $78,579 - $100,000

Additional Information:

• The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer*

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) is committed to maintaining a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion. NCWRC strives to ensure that all employment practices are implemented in a manner that is equitable to all applicants and employees.

Applicants seeking National Guard Preference (to include North Carolina Army National Guard & North Carolina Air National Guard) must attach a copy of the NGB 23A (RPAS) or a copy of the DD256 or NGB 22 along with your application.

• Degrees must be received from institutions appropriately accredited by the U.S. Department of Education*

If you have started a college degree program but have not completed it - please document the number of Semester CREDIT HOURS you have completed in the Education section of your application.

• State Employee Benefits*

We value our employees and offer a wide variety of competitive and family-friendly benefits. Learn more about employee resources, safety, health and wellness information, leave options, employee discounts and more by visiting the NC OSHR website..

• Employment Eligibility*

It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and the Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) that all employees provide proof of employment eligibility (immigration and naturalization) on the first day of employment. We participate in E-Verify (Employment Eligibility Verification System).

• For More Information*

For more information about the North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission, visit the WRC website… https://www.ncwildlife.gov/

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management, marine biology, fisheries science, zoology or biology from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of related experience;

OR

an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.