Environmental Technician II (Temporary)

State of North Carolina • 512 N. Salisbury St Wake, NC

4d • $20 • Hybrid

About The Position

This is a temporary position with the Aquatic Weed Control Program that involves both outdoor and indoor work. Approximately 90% of the time will be spent assisting other staff with fieldwork. Approximately 10% of the time will be spent assisting with data entry, GIS work and writing technical reports. A significant portion of the fieldwork will be assisting other staff with herbicide applications.

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 and two years of experience in environmental or natural resources management work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to walk through rough/uneven terrain.
• Ability to work on/around water.
• Ability to be exposed to inclement weather, machinery noise, fumes, and biting/stinging insects.
• Must obtain a state-issued pesticide operator license within 30 days of hire and/or maintain valid license for duration of assignment.

Nice To Haves

• Data entry
• GIS work
• Writing technical reports
• Operation/maintenance of equipment (e.g., power tools, gas-powered engines, high-pressure sprayers, backpack sprayers, and brush cutters)
• Operating motorboats and vehicles, including the towing of trailers
• Assisting with aquatic vegetation surveys

Responsibilities

• Fieldwork duties also include operation/maintenance of equipment (e.g., power tools, gas-powered engines, high-pressure sprayers, backpack sprayers, and brush cutters); operating motorboats and vehicles, including the towing of trailers; and assisting with aquatic vegetation surveys.
• Traveling in state vehicles, including overnight stays, will be required.
• Employees are required to obtain a state-issued pesticide operator license within 30 days of hire and/or maintain valid license for duration of assignment.
• Assisting other staff with herbicide applications.

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.
• Leave or retirement benefits are not offered with this position.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Associate degree