Fisheries Science Technician

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Marine Fisheries

Job Classification Title

Environmental Technician I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC04

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 Fisheries Science Technician will primarily work on the North Carolina Independent Gill Net Survey (IGNS Program 915) for the Southern District though may be required to work on other state and federally funded projects. Sampling for this fishery-independent survey occurs in New Hanover and Onslow counties. This technician collects biological information from recreationally and commercially important species including but not limited to length weight sex reproductive condition diet samples age structures and tagging. They are responsible for processing recording compiling submitting and verifying biological data related to the gill net project. Field duties include operating and maintaining outboard motors boats trailers trucks and other sampling equipment. The job requires the ability to swim lift heavy samples of fish (up to 50 pounds) computer use and working both independently and as part of a team. This position will assist with fishery-dependent and -independent monitoring programs which include dredge seine trawl and electro-fisher or sampling in local fish houses interviewing fishermen. Normal work hours will vary but late evenings and early mornings are required. Occasional work on weekends is required. A valid drivers license is required.

Key Responsibilities:

Collect samples using gill nets to obtain biological data including length weight abundance tagging diet samples ageing structures and the reproductive condition of finfish and crustaceans
Process record compile and verify biological data as well as perform data quality control
Operate and maintain outboard motors boats trailers trucks net reels and other sampling equipment lifting heavy cartons of fish and gear
Assist with other surveys (fisheries-independent and -dependent) as needed and collect additional biological information from fish and invertebrates.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range - $32287 - $42848

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.

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.

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

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