Lead Fisheries Technician

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Marine Fisheries

Job Classification Title

Environmental Technician II (S)

Position Number

60032648

Grade

NC07

About Us

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

This Lead Fisheries Technician coordinates with the Marine Fisheries Technician positions to complete both fisheries-dependent, and -independent sampling programs. This position supports district biologists with duties that pertain to finfish and shellfish management. These include fisheries-dependent and -independent programs, as well as any other division-wide programs that are all an integral part of management needs. This position will also be responsible for overseeing team coordination; data management and quality control. This position is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of sampling gear necessary for biological sampling and will maintain and operate Division boats and vehicles.

Key Responsibilities:

· Responsible for scheduling and completing fisheries-dependent and -independent sampling programs with the other technicians in the Wilmington Regional Office.

· Coordinate with the other technicians to ensure the proper use of sampling gear and program documentation for identifying, weighing, tagging, and examining reproductive conditions of shellfish and finfish in the field and the laboratory.

· Work with the other technicians to record, compile, submit and verify all biological data taken from fisheries- dependent and -independent sampling activities.

· Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of biological sampling gear and will operate and assist in maintaining a fleet of work boats, outboard motors, trailers, and trucks.

· Responsible for inventory, fleet management, and record keeping for all vessels and equipment.

· Communicate effectively with Division staff and the public in both written and oral form and serve as the public outreach lead for the Wilmington Regional Office.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $37,377.00 - $48,204.00

Management Preferences:

· Experience operating and/or trailering boats

The Division of Marine Fisheries

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is responsible for the stewardship of the state’s marine and estuarine resources. The DMF’s jurisdiction encompasses all coastal waters and extends to 3 miles offshore. Agency policies are established by the nine-member Marine Fisheries Commission and the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality. North Carolina is a member of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and the National Shellfish Sanitation Program. Click here to learn more about the Division of Marine Fisheries.

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Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

Associate'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 two years of experience in environmental or natural resources management work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Jennifer Marlowe

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]