Lead Fisheries Technician
About The Position
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 Carolina's 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 public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's 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 state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. This Lead Fisheries Technician coordinates with the Marine Fisheries Technician positions to complete both fisheries-dependent, and -independent sampling programs. This position supports district biologists with duties that pertain to finfish and shellfish management. These include fisheries-dependent and -independent programs, as well as any other division-wide programs that are all an integral part of management needs. This position will also be responsible for overseeing team coordination; data management and quality control. This position is also responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of sampling gear necessary for biological sampling and will maintain and operate Division boats and vehicles.
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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience operating and/or trailering boats
Responsibilities
- Responsible for scheduling and completing fisheries-dependent and -independent sampling programs with the other technicians in the Wilmington Regional Office.
- Coordinate with the other technicians to ensure the proper use of sampling gear and program documentation for identifying, weighing, tagging, and examining reproductive conditions of shellfish and finfish in the field and the laboratory.
- Work with the other technicians to record, compile, submit and verify all biological data taken from fisheries- dependent and -independent sampling activities.
- Responsible for the upkeep and maintenance of biological sampling gear and will operate and assist in maintaining a fleet of work boats, outboard motors, trailers, and trucks.
- Responsible for inventory, fleet management, and record keeping for all vessels and equipment.
- Communicate effectively with Division staff and the public in both written and oral form and serve as the public outreach lead for the Wilmington Regional Office.
Benefits
- Eligible state employees are entitled to comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.
- If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Associate degree
