Deputy Director, Fisheries Science and Management

Department Of Environmental Quality

Job Location:

Carteret County, NC - USA

Monthly Salary: $ 75925 - 109394

Posted on: 6 days ago

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Marine Fisheries

Job Classification Title

Environmental Program Manager I (NS)

Position Number

Grade

NC22

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

This position serves as the Division of Marine Fisheries Deputy Director Fisheries Science and Management (FS/M) and reports to the Division Director. The Deputy Director provides operational leadership and management to the Fisheries Science License and Statistics Fishery Management and Policy sections in establishing and implementing division and program operational goals to allow the division to meet its mission of ensuring sustainable fisheries and habitats for the benefit and health of the people of North Carolina. The Deputy Director assists the Director in working with the Marine Fisheries Commission other fisheries management councils and commissions and other stakeholders external to the division in establishing fisheries management policy. The Deputy Director is assigned leadership roles for special projects as the Director deems necessary. The Deputy Director (FS/M) will work closely with the Division of Marine Fisheries Deputy Director Operations to ensure that the overall DEQ and Division goals are met.

Key Responsibilities:
Directs Section Chiefs to ensure accomplishment of DEQ and division goals and appropriate application of federal and state laws and regulations.
Manage day-to-day operational priorities of the Secretary Director Legislative members and public progress toward longer term programmatic or management goals.
Ensure budget and personnel issues are properly managed.
Participate in the development communication and implementation of strategic and operational plans and procedures to guide staff in the applicable sections in the administration of all division programs.
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Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range - $75925 - $109394

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

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.

Bachelors degree in one of the agricultural biological engineering environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and six years of progressive experience in environmental work including two years in a supervisory capacity; 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

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Required Experience:

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AgencyDept of Environmental QualityDivisionMarine FisheriesJob Classification TitleEnvironmental Program Manager I (NS)Position NumberGradeNC22About UsThe primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the hea...