Helene Restoration Infrastructure Construction Supervisor

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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 Helene Restoration Division The Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) is charged by General Statute 113-132 with the management, regulation, protection, and conservation of wildlife resources and inland fisheries in North Carolina. In the wake of Hurricane Helene, western North Carolina's forests, watersheds, and wildlife habitats sustained significant ecological damage. In response, NCWRC has established a 10-year time-limited division to lead a comprehensive, multi-year effort focused on ecological stabilization, species recovery, and long-term resilience. This division is responsible for the implementation of ecological restoration and infrastructure recovery across aquatic species, terrestrial species, habitat, genetics, infrastructure, and invasive species programs in close coordination with the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and other partners. The Infrastructure & Construction Supervisor is an administrative and supervisory position responsible for supervising two Construction teams. The position is administratively responsible for eight permanent, full-time employees, including the direct supervision of two Maintenance/Construction Supervisor I and six Maintenance/Construction Technician II positions that make up the Construction teams. The position is administratively responsible for development of annual employee work plans meeting job performance review requirements, approving activity reports, approval of routine purchasing, maintaining inventory, and tracking expenditures of staff. Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences This position will be located in the Mountain Region and will be home based. This is TIME LIMITED position that ends September 2035. Recruitment Range: $70,478 - $106,020 MANAGEMENT PREFERENCES: - 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 habitat restoration, habitat management, and infrastructure construction practices sufficient to review and evaluate project plans and field work. - Experience identifying challenges, conflict resolution, tracking resources, managing budgets, and project/resource adjustments to keep work aligned with recovery objectives. - Experience with ArcGIS. 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, fisheries science, zoology, or a biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and four 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 Required 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 Ac

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Agency Wildlife Resource Commission Division Operations , Technical Services Job Classification Title Conservation Biologist Supervisor (NS) Position Number 65042885 Grade NC20

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