- Employer: State of North Carolina
- Salary: $67,852.00 – $105,000.00 Annually
- Location: Wake County, NC
- Job Type: Permanent Full-Time
- Remote Employment: Flexible/Hybrid
- Job Number: 25-06282 DPR65039571
- Department: Dept of Natural and Cultural Resources
- Division: Parks and Recreation
- Opening Date: 05/12/2025
- Closing Date: 5/23/2025 at 5:00 PM Eastern Time (US & Canada)
- Job Class Title: Environmental Program Supervisor II
- Position Number: 65039571
- Section: Operations
- Salary Grade: NC20
Description of Work
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This position is located at:
Nature Research Center
121 West Jones Street
Raleigh NC, 27601
Primary Purpose of Position:
The Division of Parks and Recreation is seeking an enthusiastic Chief of Natural Resources to direct multiple state-wide scientific management programs with responsibilities including: species and habitat stewardship, fire management, invasive species, restoration of degraded natural areas, training, environmental compliance, and the conservation of significant natural & cultural resources present on lands managed or owned by NC State Parks. These resources frequently represent the highest quality examples of the state’s natural landscape, and their protection and management are mandated by the North Carolina Constitution and the State Parks Act.
Key Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
- Providing professional and supervisory oversight and direction to natural resources section personnel conducting work involved in the science, implementation, and coordination of natural and cultural resource management.
- Areas of programmatic work involve at minimum: terrestrial and aquatic habitat management, wildlife management, fisheries management, hydrology, invasive species management, fire management, archaeology, scientific research/inventory and monitoring, and ecological restoration.
- Supervising/performing administrative functions and reviews to include: facilities development and planning reviews, environmental review and compliance, collaboration & engagement with public and private partners, and other support roles for the Division.
- Ensuring that the natural and cultural resources of the parks are managed in a systematic, consistent, and professional manner that places resource protection above exploitation.
- Supervising a team of scientists and program managers who determine, oversee and guide regional and state-wide programs and direct on-the-ground management often conducted by field staff at the individual parks.
- Conducting resource management training
- Emergency response for ecological emergencies, wildfires, natural disasters and ecological recovery post-disaster.
Position/Physical Requirements:
- Work schedule Monday to Friday 8:00 am -5:00 pm.
- Must be able to frequently lift up to 50 lbs of force occasionally, 20 lbs of force frequently, and 10 lbs of force with or without reasonable accommodation.
- Work requires a variety of physical tasks, visual acuity, and is subject to a variety of environmental conditions.
- Must be available to work after hours, weekend, and holidays when necessary.
- Must have a valid driver’s license issued from within the United States or be able to obtain one within 90 days of employment.
- Must be able to perform job duties are performed in both inside and outside environmental conditions with or without reasonable accommodation.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies
To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.
Qualified candidates must have or be able to:
- Demonstrated experience supervising the planning, organizing, and/or directing of a complex resource management program.
- Demonstrated knowledge of natural communities and habitats, species and/or invasive species management, protection and reintroduction of significant species, and/or cultural resource management.
- Demonstrated knowledge of fire management/restoration, hydrology, and/or archaeology.
- Demonstrated experience supervising the application of biological principles to land use planning.
- Demonstrated experience supervising employees to include coaching, counseling, disciplining and/or conducting performance reviews.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 of oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor’s degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution
AND
five years of progressive experience in environmental work;
OR
An equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Division of Parks and Recreation exists to inspire all its citizens and visitors through conservation, recreation and education.
Conservation: To conserve and protect representative examples of North Carolina’s natural beauty, ecological features, recreational and cultural resources within the state parks system.
Recreation: To provide and promote safe, healthy and enjoyable outdoor recreational opportunities throughout the state; and
Education: To provide educational opportunities that promote stewardship of the state’s natural and cultural heritage.
To explore NC State Parks visit: https://www.dncr.nc.gov/visit/state-parks
The North Carolina Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) takes care of the things that people love about North Carolina. DNCR manages over 100 locations across the state, including 27 historic sites, seven history museums, two art museums, five science museums, four aquariums, 35 state parks, four recreation areas, dozens of state trails and natural areas, the North Carolina Zoo, the State Library, the State Archives, the N.C. Arts Council, the African American Heritage Commission, the American Indian Heritage Commission, the State Historic Preservation Office, the Office of State Archaeology, the Highway Historical Markers program, the N.C. Land and Water Fund, and the Natural Heritage Program. The Department’s vision is to be the leader in using the state’s natural and cultural resources to build the social, cultural, educational, and economic future of North Carolina. Everyone is welcome. For more information, please visit www.dncr.nc.gov. We encourage you to apply to become a part of our team!
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The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources (DNCR) selects applicants for employment based on required education and experience and job-related knowledge, skills, and abilities without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, sex, pregnancy, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age (40 or older), disability, National Guard or veteran status, genetic information, political affiliation, or political influence.
We are an Employment First state, ensuring that people with disabilities have equal opportunities to succeed in the state government workplace. DNCR supports pay equity for women, establish paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and foster care, and implement fair chance policies. Join a team that welcomes, values, respects and supports all members of our work community.
Application Process
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Be sure to complete the application in full. Resumes may be uploaded with your application but will not be accepted in lieu of a fully completed application and will not be considered for qualifying credit. “See Resume” or “See Attachment” will NOT be accepted.
Information should be provided in the appropriate areas, to include the following: Education, including high school and all degrees obtained, Work Experience, and Certificates & Licenses. It is critical to our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information.
Answers to Supplemental Questions are not a substitute for providing all relevant information within the body of your application. To receive credit for the supplemental questions, you must provide supporting information within the “Work Experience” section of the application, to support your answers.
If multiple applications are submitted to an individual posting, only the most recent application received prior to the closing date will be accepted. Applications must be submitted by 5:00 PM on the closing date.
Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account. Upon the closing date, applications are “Under Review” and will be screened by Human Resources for the qualified applicants. The hiring process may take several weeks.
Degree/College Credit Verification
Degrees must be received from appropriately accredited institutions. Transcripts, and degree evaluations may be uploaded with your application. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.
Veteran’s and National Guard Preference
Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, along with the state application.
Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.
ADA Accommodations
Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DNCR is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DNCR will ensure that persons with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided reasonable accommodations. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.
Employment Eligibility
It is the policy of the State of North Carolina and DNCR 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).
Sign On Bonus Eligibility
To be eligible for a sign-on bonus, the candidate must not have worked as a probationary, permanent, or time-limited employee in the last 12 months as an employee in North Carolina state government, including without limitation the judicial system, state executive branch agencies, and the university system, subject to the State Human Resources Act
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CONTACT INFORMATION:
N.C. Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
Division of Parks & Recreation
Zachary Ford
121 W. Jones Street, Raleigh, NC 27601
919-707-9356
employment@dncr.nc.gov
Employer: State of North Carolina
Website: http://www.ncdcr.gov/
