APAIS Regional Crew Lead

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Marine Fisheries

Job Classification Title

Environmental Technician II (S)

Position Number

60032634

Grade

NC07

About Us

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.

Description of Work

This Regional Crew Lead assists in the oversight of collecting recreational fishing data needed to implement North Carolina’s comprehensive recreational fishing data program. This position supports NOAA’s Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), including the Access Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS). This position is Home Based and serves as the APAIS crew lead for the Morehead City region. The information collected, coded, and reviewed by this position must be accurate for use by state and federal fisheries management agencies in making regulatory decisions through development of fishery management plans. This position is responsible for maintaining security of the data under state and federal laws.

Key Responsibilities:
• Assist the APAIS State Coordinator to:
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate workload for a regional crew of technicians, assist in communication and documentation of work
• Conduct site visits at various saltwater access points
• Mentor and train regional crew members
• Conduct creel interviews with recreational anglers and sample harvested fish
• Plan, schedule, and participate in the observation of catch and release on For-Hire headboat vessels
• Provide excellent customer service in all interactions with the public

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range - $37,377 - $49,650

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

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.

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Minimum Education and Experience

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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Pamela Winslow

Recruiter Email:

hrrecruitment@deq.nc.gov