Shellfish Leasing Technician
Shellfish Leasing Technician
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Description of Work
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference
DEQ has an open opportunity for a Shellfish Leasing Technician.
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This Shellfish Leasing Technicianwill work on various phases of estuarine bottom habitat mapping and shellfish abundance surveys in the states estuaries for the Bottom Mapping Program and Shellfish Lease Program. Position duties for the Bottom Mapping Program include delineating and mapping bottom type using GPS and related GPS data processing software; identifying shellfish and SAV; sampling shellfish and SAV densities; collecting analyzing recording coding and verifying biological data for computer entry; operating sampling boats trailers and equipment; maintaining and repairing sampling boats trailers and equipment. The Shellfish Lease Program allows the permitted use of qualifying public trust waters to culture and grow molluscan shellfish for commercial production.
Key Responsibilities:
- Shellfish lease site investigations and administration of proposed shellfish leases.
- Map bivalve and SAV habitat and verify marking of shellfish leases
- Field sampling and the opportunity to work with GPS and GIS technologies.
- Participation in other Division programs such as Shellfish Rehabilitation and Oyster Disease programs.
- Work includes pulling and hand raking regularly lifting up to 50 pounds operating and maintaining the shellfish leasing vessel fleet and working in an outdoor environment.
- Use of mapping equipment and associated software which may include Trimble Bad Elf and various side scan sonar to collect process and analyze benthic habitat data.
The Division of Marine Fisheries
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is responsible for the stewardship of the states marine and estuarine resources. The DMFs 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 and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Click here to learn more about the Division of Marine Fisheries.
The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
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 leading stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolinas 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 publics health and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolinas 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 states school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Qualityfor more information.
If you have student loans becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit to learn more.
This position is located in:3441 Arendell Street Morehead City NC
Knowledge Skills and Abilities / Competencies
The Knowledge Skills and Abilities listed below along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application.
To qualify for this position applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:
- Demonstrated knowledge of sampling techniques.
- Experience operating and/or maintaining boats or trailers.
- Experience with word processing and/or data entry tools.
Management Preference:
- Experience with field collection methods habitat measurements or habitat mapping.
- Experience with GPS GIS Sonar or side scan technologies.
- Experience with data collection tools and data entry.
Applicants who were born after January 1 1988 must comply with the requirements for boating safety education General Statute 75A-16.2.
Minimum Education and Experience Requirements
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 for details.
Associates degree in one of the agricultural biological engineering environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.Supplemental and Contact Information
The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employerwho embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federallaws state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
- Applicants seeking Veterans Preference must attach aDD-214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty to their applications.
- If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
- If applicants earned a foreign degree foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification:
Due to the volume of applications received we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application please log in to your account and click Application Status. If you are selected for an interview you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status please contactBarbara Byrd at or.
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Required Experience:
IC
Employment Type
Full-Time
