Shellfish Leasing Technician Position Available In Carteret, North Carolina

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for a Shellfish Leasing Technician.

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This Shellfish Leasing Technician will work on various phases of estuarine bottom habitat mapping and shellfish abundance surveys in the state’s estuaries for the Bottom Mapping Program and Shellfish Lease Program. Position duties for the Bottom Mapping Program include delineating and mapping bottom type using GPS and related GPS data processing software; identifying shellfish and SAV; sampling shellfish and SAV densities; collecting, analyzing, recording, coding, and verifying biological data for computer entry; operating sampling boats, trailers, and equipment; maintaining and repairing sampling boats, trailers, and equipment. The Shellfish Lease Program allows the permitted use of qualifying public trust waters to culture and grow molluscan shellfish for commercial production.

Key Responsibilities:

Shellfish lease site investigations and administration of proposed shellfish leases. Map bivalve and SAV habitat and verify marking of shellfish leases Field sampling and the opportunity to work with GPS and GIS technologies. Participation in other Division programs such as Shellfish Rehabilitation and Oyster Disease programs. Work includes pulling and hand raking, regularly lifting up to 50 pounds, operating and maintaining the shellfish leasing vessel fleet, and working in an outdoor environment. Use of mapping equipment and associated software, which may include Trimble, Bad Elf, and various side scan sonar to collect, process, and analyze benthic habitat 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, and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. 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 leading 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. If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more.

This position is located in:

3441 Arendell Street, Morehead City, NC 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. To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following: Demonstrated knowledge of sampling techniques. Experience operating and/or maintaining boats or trailers. Experience with word processing and/or data entry tools.

Management Preference:

Experience with field collection methods, habitat measurements, or habitat mapping. Experience with GPS, GIS, Sonar, or side scan technologies. Experience with data collection tools and data entry. Applicants who were born after January 1, 1988, must comply with the requirements for boating safety education, General Statute 75A-16.2. Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details. 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. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders. DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. Applicants seeking Veteran’s Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications. If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education. If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members Due to the volume of applications received, we are unable to provide information regarding the status of your application over the phone. To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click “Application Status.” If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by management. If you are no longer under consideration, you will receive an email notification. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact Barbara Byrd at 252-515-5463 or barbara.byrd@deq.nc.gov . For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.