Conservation Program Administrator pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000175
- Class code
- 32000175
- Pay group
- NC19
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Conservation Program Administrator is $67,122 to $117,465 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000175.
- This is the range the plan authorises, not the salary of any individual employee.
Class specification
The OSHR class specification for this class is published by North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR). The passages below are quoted from it as published, not paraphrased, and cut to their opening sentences; the full specification is the authority on duties and qualifications. It was last revised 09/2023.
What the state says the job is
This is administrative and managerial work developing, directing, and coordinating the day-to-day statewide efforts of a wildlife conservation program within the Wildlife Resources Commission. Position develops program strategy, including goals, objectives, policy direction, and procedures. May direct several or all the sections related to a large program depending upon the scope and complexity of the work. Position collaborates with other members of division management to develop and administer programs for constituent participation and engagement and conservation of fish and wildlife resources and habitats. Position advocates for agency programs and the importance of North Carolina's fish and wildlife resources. Work involves supervision of staff; program development and implementation; and conduct and review of program evaluations, grants, and budgets.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Thorough knowledge of North Carolina species of wildlife, their habits, and natural requirements and thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of wildlife management. Thorough knowledge of human resources, purchasing, budget, and accounting practices and procedures related to the program area of assignment Thorough knowledge of federal and partner grant management practices and thorough operational and policy knowledge related to the program area Ability to manage a staff of professional and support positions to achieve program goals and ability to analyze and evaluate programs Ability to select, train, and supervise employees engaged in specific program or operational area. Ability ...
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in wildlife management, fisheries management, parks and recreation, public administration or business administration from an appropriately accredited institution and seven years of experience related to the area of assignment, including two years of supervisory experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. <h2
Quoted from the OSHR class specification, read 2026-10-21.
Where this comes from
North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) publishes this figure in OSHR salary schedules, joined to Class Specifications. Every number on this page is read from that document; nothing is estimated, modelled or averaged.
Job titles and their salary grades come from the Class Specifications, joined to the salary schedule.