Salary: $31,200.00 - $42,848.00 Annually Location : Beaufort County, NC Job Type: Permanent Full-Time Job Number: 25-09927 DMF60032655 Department: Dept of Environmental Quality Division: Marine Fisheries Opening Date: 08/14/2025 Closing Date: 8/20/2025 5:00 PM Eastern Job Class Title: Environmental Technician I Position Number: 60032655 Section: Fisheries Management Salary Grade: NC04 Description of Work Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference? DEQ has an open opportunity for a Fisheries Sampling Technician. This position is located at: 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State BenefitsIf you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service LoanForgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. This Marine Fisheries Technician conducts fishery-independent gill net sampling based in the Washington, NC regional office. This technician collects biological information from recreationally and commercially important species including but not limited to length, weight, sex, reproductive condition, diet samples, age structures, and tagging. They are responsible for processing, recording, compiling, submitting, and verifying biological data related to the gill net project. Field duties include operating and maintaining outboard motors, boats, trailers, trucks, and other sampling equipment. The job often requires lifting heavy samples of fish, computer use, and working independently and with others. Normal work hours will be late evening and early morning. The technician will also support the Pamlico district biologists on other state and federally funded projects as necessary. A valid North Carolina driver's license is required. Key Responsibilities:
- Experience with fisheries sampling techniques and data collection
- Experience with maintenance of motors, boats, trailers, trucks, and other sampling equipment
- Experience operating and trailering boats
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 Qualityfor more information. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must provide the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed as general statements, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit. Management Preferences:
- Experience operating and/or trailering boats.
Applicants who were born after January 1, 1988, must follow the requirements for boating safety education, General Statute 75A-16.2. Minimum Education and Experience Requirements 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. Supplemental and Contact Information 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.
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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-###-#### or For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-###-####. NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types. For permanent and time-limited appointments:Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation. 01 To qualify for this position, applicants must possess the required Minimum Education and Experience listed on the job posting. I understand that my application MUST include a complete work history in the Work Experience section, all education (including major) in the Education section, and credentials (if any) in the Certificates and Licenses section.
02 The physical location for this position will be in Washington, North Carolina. I am aware that if offered this position, I will be required to physically work in Washington, NC.
03 How did you hear of this opportunity?
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04 The recruiting range for this position is limited to $31,200 - $42,848. I am aware that if offered this position, that the maximum salary offer will be limited to $42,848.
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