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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 15 hours ago

Lead Shellfish Technician

Carteret County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$36K/yr - $50K/yr

2+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is dedicated to environmental stewardship for the health of North Carolinians. The Lead Shellfish Technician will conduct extensive field sampling related to the monitoring of fish and invertebrate stocks, collect and verify biological data, and maintain sampling equipment and boats.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Coordinate, conduct, and collect data for various fisheries independent and dependent sampling programs

Record, organize, submit, and verify biological data following all data quality control procedures

Operate and conduct sampling from boats up to 27 feet in length

Assist in maintaining a fleet of work boats, outboard motors, trailers, and trucks

Coordinate purchases of, construct, and/or maintain sampling gear and equipment

Ability to plan and schedule work and communicate effectively in both written and oral form

Qualification

Field samplingData collectionBoat operationBiological data processingEquipment maintenanceBasic computer literacySwimming abilityCommunication skillsTeamwork

Required

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

Two years of experience in environmental or natural resources management work

Basic computer literacy (Microsoft Suite)

Ability to swim

Ability to lift heavy samples (up to 50 pounds)

Ability to work both independently and as part of a team

Ability to plan and schedule work

Ability to communicate effectively in both written and oral form