Conservation Management Coordinator (Asst. Chief, Wildlife Management Operations)

Agency

Wildlife Resource Commission

Division

Wildlife Management

Job Classification Title

Conservation Mgmt Coordinator (NS)

Position Number

60034141

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 a Conservation Management Coordinator (Asst. Chief, Wildlife Management Operations Program) 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 Wildlife Management Division Operations Program, including the direction of 31 professional biologists, and is responsible for the supervision of all program activities.

The primary purpose of this position is the long and short-range planning, coordination, administration and supervision of the Wildlife Division’s Operations program as they pertain to statewide, regional, and national efforts. This position directs implementation of regional and statewide programs designed to meet the legislative mandate to manage wildlife for the citizens of the state. This includes, but is not limited to, development of project work plans, funding, budgets, species and habitat management plans, and other resource programs dealing with wildlife populations and the citizens of North Carolina. The position directly supervises regional wildlife supervisors, the Regulated Activities Supervisor, and the Wildlife Habitat Coordinator and oversees human resources management for permanent and temporary employees. This position serves as one of three Assistant Chiefs for the Wildlife Management Division. This employee may represent the Division and has decision-making authority when the Division Chief is unavailable.

Many of these activities require coordination with other federal, state and private agencies and groups and with other divisions within the Commission. This position advises and works closely with Division, Agency and Commission leadership to accomplish agency strategic goals and objectives of the Agency and the Wildlife Management Division.

The position provides leadership, guidance and support in the organization and execution of program activities. Responsibilities include developing and tracking success for strategic goals related to private land conservation initiatives, attending joint meetings with other agency and division staff members, helping to plan and monitor ongoing projects, providing technical expertise relative to overall activities, conducting regular section/project meetings to assess program status and reviewing monthly and quarterly activity and progress reports. Assesses program effectiveness and provides guidance and support to improve effectiveness and efficiency.

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. This position is based in the WRC Headquarters in Raleigh, NC (Wake Co.).

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

All applicants applying for employment opportunities must create and submit a comprehensive candidate profile. All Education and Experience must be included in the candidate profile to receive consideration during the selection and salary administration processes.

• Familiar with a state wildlife agency’s structure, political realities, the regulation process, and technical aspects of the job.

• Understanding of the advanced principles of scientific methods, biological techniques, zoology, botany, statistics, forestry, and ecology are necessary.

• Motivational and personnel management skills to guide personnel under his/her direct supervision in accomplishing predetermined and changing program goals, objectives, and policies.

• Accomplished communication skills to coordinate with resource professionals, relay technical information to employees, and to the public.

RECRUITMENT RANGE: $78,579 - $100,000

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.

Classification Specs | NC Office of Human Resources

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.

SUPPLEMENTAL and CONTACT INFORMATION:

All applicants applying for employment opportunities must create and submit a comprehensive candidate profile using State of North Carolina Careers for the State of North Carolina. All Education and Experience must be included in the candidate profile to receive consideration during the selection and salary administration processes.

*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 requesting and receiving an accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) are eligible to submit paper applications via mail or by fax reference the contact information below. All applicants should indicate the position number and job title in the section "Jobs Applied For".

Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD 214 Form, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty along with your application.

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. NC OSHR: Benefits

*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. Home Page | NC Wildlife

EEO Statement

T he 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.

Recruiter:

Monique Bloomfield

Recruiter Email:

MONIQUE.BLOOMFIELD@NCWILDLIFE.GOV