This is an INTERNAL POSTING open ONLY to current Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) Employees.
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission Mission Statement 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. The Commission is the regulatory agency responsible for the enforcement of N.C. fishing, hunting, trapping and boating laws. The NCWRC employs 700 full-time staff across the state, including wildlife and fisheries biologists and technicians, wildlife law enforcement officers, wildlife educators, communication specialists, customer service, information technology, and administrative professionals.
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 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission is accepting applications for a Conservation Management Administrator (Inland Fisheries Division Chief) for our Inland Fisheries Division. The Inland Fisheries Division Chief is responsible for managing, supervising, planning, budgeting, developing and supporting the employees, programs, activities, products and events produced by the Inland Fisheries Division. The position oversees three major ?sheries program areas: Fisheries Management, Fish Production, and Aquatic Wildlife Diversity.
The Inland Fisheries Division Chief will also:
- Join other division chiefs within the agency to assist executive management in planning, determining, forecasting, and prioritizing the agency’s activities, objectives, and goals.
- Apply an understanding of the agency’s goals and objectives to the activities of the division and ensure that these activities support and promote the accomplishment of the agency’s mission.
- Supervise direct reports who implement the day-to-day operations of the division.
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 frequent travel in state, and occasional travel out of the state. This position is based in the WRC Headquarters in Raleigh, NC (Wake Co.).
To receive credit for all of your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information listed under the text resume section or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified applicants must document on the application that they possess all of the following:
- Knowledge of WRC goals, objectives, policies, and procedures;
- Experience planning and/or administering program budgets;
- Experience supervising a work unit’s staff and/or operations; and
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others (such as administrators, biologists, wildlife/fisheries groups, and government officials).
Management Preferences:
- Experience managing agency grants and contracts;
- Experience evaluating research, survey, and management projects relevant to aquatic species conservation, management, disease or propagation;
- Experience formulating management and regulatory recommendations; and
- Experience communicating complex information to executive management, commissioners, and legislators.
Special Qualifications/Requirements:
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 90 days of hire.
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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for detail.
Master’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of related experience;
OR
Bachelor’s degree in wildlife or fisheries management, marine biology, fisheries science, zoology or biology from an appropriately accredited institution and eight years of related experience;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
* PLEASE SUBMIT YOUR APPLICATION ON-LINE USING THE OSHR JOB SEEKERS WEBSITE *
All applicants must complete and submit a State application for employment using the NeoGov Online Job Application System located on the Office of State Human Resources “Work for NC” website (http://www.oshr.nc.gov/jobs/ ) for the State of North Carolina.
If you are having technical issues submitting your application, please call the NeoGov (governmentjobs.com) Help Line at 855-524-5627.
*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.
All Required Competencies, Work History, and Credentials must appear in the Education and Work Experience sections of the application form to receive consideration during the selection process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of completing the State Application form. Applications stating "See Attached Resume" or including an embedded text resume will be considered incomplete and will not be processed.
*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... https://oshr.nc.gov/state-employee-resources/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… https://www.ncwildlife.org/
For more information about this posting, contact the Wildlife Resources Commission Human Resources Office. Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application. To check the status of your application, log in to your NeoGov account and click “Application Status”. Normal processing time for applications is 30-45 days from the closing date of the posting.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Human Resources Office
Phone: 919-707-0101
Fax: 919-707-0108
