Environmental Technician I (Temporary - Dare)

State of North Carolina • Dare County, NC

6d • Remote

About The Position

This is a temporary position with the Department of Environmental Quality, located at 1021 Driftwood Drive, Manteo - Dare County. The role involves working as a Field Interviewer to conduct the Access-Point Angler Intercept Survey. This survey targets marine recreational anglers to collect data on fishing effort, catch, and participation. The goal is to ensure quality data collection for future fisheries management decisions. The position is home-based and is a 10-month recurring temporary role. The work will be conducted as part of a regional team in Currituck, Dare, and Hyde Counties.

Requirements

• 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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Skilled in fish identification.
• Ability to handle fish to measure and weigh them.
• Self-motivated.
• Able to work independently with little direct supervision.
• Good communication and customer service skills to interact with the fishing public.

Nice To Haves

• Experience collecting, compiling, and/or organizing data.
• Knowledge of recreational fisheries, including identification of marine and /or estuarine fish.
• Experience with customer service and/or face to face interactions with the public.

Responsibilities

• Conduct the Access-Point Angler Intercept Survey targeting marine recreational anglers.
• Collect fishing effort, catch, and participation data.
• Ensure quality data are collected for fisheries management decisions.
• Work as part of a regional team conducting angler surveys in Currituck, Dare, and Hyde Counties.

Benefits

• Health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP) may be available for temporary employees working an annual average of 30 or more hours per week.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree