What are the responsibilities and job description for the Engagement and Education Supervisors (2 Positions - Eastern & Western) position at State of North Carolina?
Description of Work
WRC Internal Posting
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 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) cannot succeed in its purpose or mission without the support of the public. As such, it is the mission of the NCWRC Wildlife Education Division (WED) to bring an awareness of the importance of the agency, its mission, and its programs to the public; and to engage with and influence those individuals through education and opportunities, so they actively participate in the conservation of the state’s wildlife resources.
The Division develops and delivers hunting, angling, and shooting sports education programs and various other conservation outreach initiatives. With educators across the state, one fishing education center, and several shooting ranges, Division staff engage the public by delivering outdoor skills and educational programs that promote the conservation of NC’s wildlife and habitats. Specific programs delivered by the Division include Hunter Education, Archery Education, Fishing Education, the Recruitment, Retention, Reactivation (R3) Program and Conservation Outreach.
The hunter education program consists of basic hunter safety certification, advanced hunter skills workshops, the Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament, and volunteer instructor coordination. The archery education program focuses on National Archery in the Schools Program and coordinates bowhunter education. The fishing education program consists of community fishing events, basic fishing skills workshops, and advanced fishing skills workshops. The Conservation Outreach program focuses on training formal and non-formal educators and wildlife-related public programming. And the R3 program consists of sustained planning and programming that results in maintained participation in hunting, angling, shooting, and other wildlife-associated recreation related to the mission and purpose of the agency.
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is Accepting Applications For Two (2) Engagement And Education Supervisors (Conservation Program Coordinator III). Each Of The Engagement And Education Supervisors Will Serve As The Front-line Supervisor For Engagement Specialists Within The Assigned Areas Listed Below:
This position has statewide responsibilities and requires monthly travel, including occasional overnight travel. Assignments and projects may be based across the state.
A normal Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm schedule is associated with this position.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
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:
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.
Bachelor s degree in wildlife management, fisheries management, parks and recreation, public administration or business administration from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience related to the area of assignment;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
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.
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Human Resources Office
Phone: 919-707-0101
Fax: 919-707-0108
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work/week for participation.
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This posting is open to current, NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) employees. Are you a current WRC employee?
Please select the option that best describes your highest level of education completed. [If you have started a degree program, but have not completed it, (1) list the number of completed CREDIT HOURS and (2) attach a copy of your transcript.]
I understand that the hiring salary for this position will be determined based on education, experience and equity AND offered within the recruitment range of $50,633 - $69,620 (as listed on the posting.)
I understand that possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required within 90 days of employment.
I understand that this position has statewide responsibilities and may require travel to/from locations across the entire state of North Carolina.
Understanding that the incumbent must reside (or be willing to relocate) within 30 miles of the assigned areas of responsibility, please select the position(s) in which you are interested in applying. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
Indicate the education tasks and topics in which you have experience. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
Indicate the technology in which you have experience. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
Do you have knowledge of hunting, boating, shooting sports, fishing and/or conservation?
Do you have knowledge of the principles and practices of education, including education concepts, materials, programs, teaching methodologies, standards, and evaluation methods?
Briefly describe an experience where you have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the public, conservation/community partners, or volunteers for collaboration on programming, projects, or events.
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In order to receive credit for supplemental questions, you must provide information within the body of the application that will support your answers. It is critical in our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided support information regarding your qualifications (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position in which you are applying?
WRC Internal Posting
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 North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission (NCWRC) cannot succeed in its purpose or mission without the support of the public. As such, it is the mission of the NCWRC Wildlife Education Division (WED) to bring an awareness of the importance of the agency, its mission, and its programs to the public; and to engage with and influence those individuals through education and opportunities, so they actively participate in the conservation of the state’s wildlife resources.
The Division develops and delivers hunting, angling, and shooting sports education programs and various other conservation outreach initiatives. With educators across the state, one fishing education center, and several shooting ranges, Division staff engage the public by delivering outdoor skills and educational programs that promote the conservation of NC’s wildlife and habitats. Specific programs delivered by the Division include Hunter Education, Archery Education, Fishing Education, the Recruitment, Retention, Reactivation (R3) Program and Conservation Outreach.
The hunter education program consists of basic hunter safety certification, advanced hunter skills workshops, the Youth Hunter Education Skills Tournament, and volunteer instructor coordination. The archery education program focuses on National Archery in the Schools Program and coordinates bowhunter education. The fishing education program consists of community fishing events, basic fishing skills workshops, and advanced fishing skills workshops. The Conservation Outreach program focuses on training formal and non-formal educators and wildlife-related public programming. And the R3 program consists of sustained planning and programming that results in maintained participation in hunting, angling, shooting, and other wildlife-associated recreation related to the mission and purpose of the agency.
The NC Wildlife Resources Commission is Accepting Applications For Two (2) Engagement And Education Supervisors (Conservation Program Coordinator III). Each Of The Engagement And Education Supervisors Will Serve As The Front-line Supervisor For Engagement Specialists Within The Assigned Areas Listed Below:
- Eastern - Districts One, Two, Three, Four, and Six.
- Western - Districts Five, Seven, Eight, Nine and the Marion Fish Hatchery.
- Lead the implementation of the engagement and education strategy for the agency.
- Develop reports regarding the engagement status of all division programs.
- Supervise and manage engagement specialists in assigned work area.
- Assist with development, coordination, and facilitation of Commission-sponsored hunting and fishing opportunities.
- Implement agency volunteer recruitment, training, and recognition strategy and assist with the support through curriculum and strategy.
- Work closely with the Development and Evaluation Supervisor to develop programming.
- Work closely with agency staff to engage and meet their engagement and educational needs.
This position has statewide responsibilities and requires monthly travel, including occasional overnight travel. Assignments and projects may be based across the state.
A normal Monday-Friday 8:00 am – 5:00 pm schedule is associated with this position.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
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 the principles and practices of wildlife management (such as North Carolina species of wildlife, their habits, and natural requirements);
- Skill to initiate administrative programs and procedures (such as guidelines, standards, evaluation methods and long-term goals for programs);
- Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with the public and agency personnel;
- Experience in Recruitment, Retention, and Reactivation (R3) theory and implementation.
- Experience in planning, implementing, and measuring the success of R3 programs or public or educational outreach programs at a regional, statewide, or national level.
- Possession of a valid North Carolina driver’s license is required within 90 days of hire. Candidate must present proof of a valid NC Driver’s License and proof of an acceptable driving record.
- All offers of employment will be contingent upon successful completion of pre-employment evaluations.
- Candidates must reside (or be willing to relocate) within 30 miles of the assigned area of responsibility.
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.
Bachelor s degree in wildlife management, fisheries management, parks and recreation, public administration or business administration from an appropriately accredited institution and four years of experience related to the area of assignment;
OR
an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
- 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.
- 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 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/
CONTACT INFORMATION:
NC Wildlife Resources Commission
Human Resources Office
Phone: 919-707-0101
Fax: 919-707-0108
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments:
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 hours work/week for participation.
01
This posting is open to current, NC Wildlife Resources Commission (WRC) employees. Are you a current WRC employee?
- Yes
- No
Please select the option that best describes your highest level of education completed. [If you have started a degree program, but have not completed it, (1) list the number of completed CREDIT HOURS and (2) attach a copy of your transcript.]
- PhD or Law Degree completed
- Master's degree completed
- Bachelor's degree completed
- Associates degree completed
- Graduation from High School and some college courses
- Graduation from High School or GED
- Attended, but did not complete High School
I understand that the hiring salary for this position will be determined based on education, experience and equity AND offered within the recruitment range of $50,633 - $69,620 (as listed on the posting.)
- Yes
- No
I understand that possession of a valid North Carolina Driver’s License is required within 90 days of employment.
- Yes
- No
I understand that this position has statewide responsibilities and may require travel to/from locations across the entire state of North Carolina.
- Yes
- No
Understanding that the incumbent must reside (or be willing to relocate) within 30 miles of the assigned areas of responsibility, please select the position(s) in which you are interested in applying. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
- Eastern - Districts One, Two, Three, Four, and Six
- Western - Districts Five, Seven, Eight, Nine and the Marion Fish Hatchery
Indicate the education tasks and topics in which you have experience. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
- Boating, Fishing and/or Conservation education
- Hunting and/or Shooting Sports education
- Adult education
- Develop and coordinate classes, workshops, and events
- Public speaking/presentations
- Develop and implement evaluation methods and long-term goals for programs
- Prepare written reports and support material
- None of the above
Indicate the technology in which you have experience. CHECK ALL THAT APPLY.
- MS PowerPoint
- MS Teams
- Adobe Premier
- Adobe Captivate
- Canva
- Google Slides
- Instructional technology
- None of the above
Do you have knowledge of hunting, boating, shooting sports, fishing and/or conservation?
- Yes
- No
Do you have knowledge of the principles and practices of education, including education concepts, materials, programs, teaching methodologies, standards, and evaluation methods?
- Yes
- No
Briefly describe an experience where you have demonstrated the ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the public, conservation/community partners, or volunteers for collaboration on programming, projects, or events.
12
In order to receive credit for supplemental questions, you must provide information within the body of the application that will support your answers. It is critical in our screening and salary determination process that applications contain comprehensive candidate information. Have you provided support information regarding your qualifications (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position in which you are applying?
- Yes
- No
- Required Question
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