Marine Fisheries LE Director pay range
State of North Carolina · class code 32000519
- Class code
- 32000519
- Pay group
- SW11
- Pay unit
- Year
- State
- North Carolina
- The State of North Carolina published pay range for Marine Fisheries LE Director is $82,260 to $148,068 per year.
- North Carolina Office of State Human Resources (OSHR) keys this classification as class code 32000519.
- 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 06/2018.
What the state says the job is
Positions in this class direct the statewide law enforcement operation for the Division of Marine Fisheries ensuring compliance with conservation regulations and protection of the state's fisheries resources. As Law Enforcement Director, responsibilities include oversight of all activities towards the successful attainment of the mission of the Division of Marine Fisheries. Responsibilities include oversight of the planning and organizing operations, resource allocation and manages the budget for the section. The Director also serves as a liaison with state and federal agencies. Positions in this class provide the direction for all activities of the Marine Patrol Section including responsibilities for adequate performance of all staff, and performs all other related work. Positions in this classification generally carry the rank of Colonel.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
Through knowledge of Marine Fisheries enforcement policies and guidelines, state and federal laws that pertain to Marine Fisheries enforcement, North Carolina General Statutes and Fisheries Rules for Coastal Waters, and Marine Fisheries proclamations. Through knowledge of Division of Criminal Information rules, policies, and procedures; National Marine Fisheries regulations; and Marine Fisheries rules and regulations. Through knowledge of navigational charts and county/state maps. Skilled in operation of a patrol vessel. Ability to direct and carryout the enforcement activity for the division of Marine Fisheries.
Minimum qualifications
Bachelor's degree in a related field from an appropriately accredited institution, and seven years of progressive law enforcement experience; or equivalent combination of training and experience.
Special requirements
Basic Law Enforcement Certification under North Carolina Criminal Justice Training and Standards Commission. Must possess or be able to obtain and maintain a valid driver's license. <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.