This Marine Fisheries Technician II – will serve as the lead technician to the principal biologist and will be responsible for coordinating and conducting field sampling and data collection for various sampling programs conducted out of the Manteo Field Office. Fishery independent monitoring programs include a red drum longline survey, juvenile seine and trawl surveys, gill net survey, water quality monitoring, and acoustic telemetry. Fishery dependent sampling includes the sampling of key fisheries as they occur throughout the year including gill nets, trawls, long hauls, pound nets, and seines. The position will also participate in the Division’s tagging program, tagging species such as red drum, striped bass, cobia, spotted seatrout, and southern flounder. Biological information collected during sampling of recreationally and commercially important species includes but is not limited to length, weight, sex, reproductive condition, genetic samples, and extraction of age structures. The technician will also be required to operate and trailer vessels up to 28 feet in length. The technician will also provide technical assistance to the program biologist. Technical responsibilities include recording, editing, and organization of data and producing summary reports as requested. Additionally, the technician will be responsible for boat, trailer, and gear maintenance. Normal work hours will vary, but late evenings, early mornings, and some overnight travel are required. Occasional work on weekends is required. A valid driver’s license is required. The job requires the ability to swim, lift heavy samples of fish (up to 50 pounds), computer use, and working both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.

Key Responsibilities:

• Coordinate and conduct field sampling
• Operate and trailer vessels up to 28 feet in length, including operation at night
• Equipment, boat, and trailer maintenance
• Record, edit, verify and organize data

The Division of Marine Fisheries
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is responsible for the stewardship of the state’s marine and estuarine resources. The DMF’s 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.

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
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. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.

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Recruitment Range: $34,084 - $45,000
This position is located in: Manteo, NC

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:

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  Experience collecting biological data
• Experience with data management
• Experience operating and/or trailering boats
• Experience maintaining sampling gear and/or associated equipment

Applicants who were born after January 1, 1988, must follow the requirements for boating safety education, General Statute 75A-16.2.

Management Preferences :

• Experience operating and trailering vessels during night time

Minimum Education and Experience 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.