Administrative Officer

State of North Carolina • Wake, TX

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About The Position

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. 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 Helene Restoration Division Administrative Officer provides essential administrative, operational, and fiscal support to the Division Chief and Assistant Chiefs to ensure efficient day-to-day operations. This position coordinates administrative processes, maintains organized systems, and assists with fiscal and personnel activities to support division leadership. The Administrative Officer supervises two Administrative Specialists and provides administrative oversight for the division.

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree from an appropriately accredited institution and one year of experience in HR, budgeting, research or administrative management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Nice To Haves

• Knowledge of accounting principles and practices and HR policies and practices.
• Knowledge of public administration principles and practices.
• Experience performing analysis in business operations, banking operations, accounting, or financial reporting and knowledge of general office technical skills.
• Experience allocating resources, planning, procurement, and oversight of budgets and contracts to ensure fiscal stability of the unit.
• Experience exercising judgment and discretion, interpreting policies and procedures.

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.
• Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Number of Employees: 1,001-5,000 employees