Environmental Senior Technician

Department Of Environmental Quality

Job Location:

Carteret County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 35984 - 52431

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Marine Fisheries

Job Classification Title

Environmental Technician II (S)

Position Number

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 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.

Description of Work

The primary responsibility of this employee is the field survey and sample collection required to determine the public health significance of recreational waters in the central coastal area of North Carolina which includes ocean beaches and coastal waters to the inland water designation from the Topsail Island to the Pamlico River. This employee establishes sampling stations to properly evaluate recreational water quality. This position will provide an accurate description of the location of new stations and will provide assistance in sampling other programs within the section when needed.
This employee must understand and record the physical conditions in the area that affect water quality such as tidal stage wind direction location of shoals channels water depths and potential pollution sources. This position must accurately and consistently collect samples during the survey at the determined locations to ensure consistency between sampling runs.
This position is responsible for carrying out or arranging the necessary maintenance on sampling vehicles boats motors trailers and other equipment to meet the requirements of Section preventative maintenance schedules. This employee is required to have experience in boat engine repair troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems and will be responsible for maintaining the functional integrity of boat trailers including wheel bearings inspecting brake pads rotors and brake lines along with identifying structural cracks rust or fatigue.
This position is responsible for locating and identifying sources of pollution that may affect the swimming area being monitored and initiating correction procedures when areas of concern are found. This position will assist with hydrographic studies conducted throughout the coastal area to determine dilution and dispersion of pollutants at point source discharges. This position is responsible for accurately locating sample collection sites by using navigational charts and GPS.
It is the responsibility of the person in this position to maintain a working knowledge of laboratory examinations and procedures relative to the complete operation of the laboratory. This position is required to perform tests on recreational waters as required by the US EPA and on shellfish waters and shellfish meat samples as required in APHA Recommended Procedures for the Examination of Sea Water and Shellfish. This position is actively involved in all operations and procedures in the laboratory.

Key Responsibilities:
Walking long distances in rough terrain and shallow water during varying weather conditions to collect water samples from ocean beaches along Cape Lookout Bogue Banks and Topsail Island.
Communicates the scientific and public health principles on which the Section are based to the public while out in the field collecting samples.
Handling boats up to 23 feet in length in varying weather conditions as well as backing up a boat trailer and launching the boat into the water using the knowledge of rules pertaining to navigation and safe boat handling.
Navigating boats in the area of responsibility including White Oak River Bogue Sound Newport River North River Back Sound Core Sound Neuse River Bay River and Pamlico River; and reading navigational charts and maps.
Performing maintenance on boats motors and trailers; troubleshooting issues with electrical and hydraulic systems.
Using aseptic technique while performing laboratory processes.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range: $35984 - $52431

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

Management Preferences:

Possess a valid North Carolina Drivers License.

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 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.

Associates 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:

Pamela Winslow

Recruiter Email:

Required Experience:

Senior IC

AgencyDept of Environmental QualityDivisionMarine FisheriesJob Classification TitleEnvironmental Technician II (S)Position NumberGradeNC07About UsThe primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health a...