Sanctuary Dive Technician Position Available In Carteret, North Carolina

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Sanctuary Dive Technician 
Salary $35,984.00 – $48,204.00 Annually Location Carteret County, NC Job Type Permanent Full-Time Job Number 25-07358 DMF60032770 Department Dept of Environmental Quality Division Marine Fisheries Opening Date 06/11/2025 Closing Date 6/17/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title Environmental Technician II Position Number 60032770 Section Habitat and Enhancement Salary Grade

NC07 DESCRIPTION

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Description of Work Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for a Sanctuary Dive Technician. DMF 60032770 NC07 This Sanctuary Dive Technician is the lead dive technician for the statewide Oyster Sanctuary Program. The primary purposes of this position are: 1) conduct monitoring and sampling activities on oyster sanctuaries, often in low visibility, while using SCUBA in adherence to approved sampling protocols and the

DMF SCUBA

Dive Safety Manual; 2) oversee the proper maintenance and servicing of SCUBA diving equipment; 3) assist with planning of dive operations, including field sampling and annual trainings; 4) assist with planning and construction of oyster reefs; and 5) data entry for accurate collection of biological data and record keeping of dive operations. Variable schedules including extended workdays, overnight stays & weekend work will sometimes be required. This is an intensive field position with extensive on the water time required. Ability to lift 75 lbs., operate & maintain vessels up to 50 feet in length. Operate & maintain tow vehicles, trailers, and heavy equipment such as forklifts, front-end loaders & dump trucks.

Key Responsibilities:

Assist biologists with SCUBA operations while maintaining support of dive equipment and spaces, timely and accurate record keeping via hard-copy forms and digital database, and direct communication with the DSO regarding SCUBA operations.
Assist with oyster sampling efforts using SCUBA to estimate oyster sanctuary performance Entering and checking biological data, ensuring quality and accuracy Assist with additional Habitat and Enhancement operations including material stockpiling, material deployment, and biological sampling programs
Perform maintenance on trucks, boats, trailers, and outboard engines
Safely operate trucks, boats, trailers, and heavy equipment 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.