Environmental Technician II (Temporary - Dare)

AgencyOffice of State Human ResourcesDivisionTemporary SolutionsJob Classification TitleEnvironmental Technician II (S)Position NumberGradeNC07About UsTo provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.Description of WorkKnowledge Skills and Abilities/Management PreferencesThis is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit .Visit for employment information.Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.This temporary position is located at 1021 Driftwood Drive, Manteo - Dare County, with the Department of Environmental Quality.Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $18.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.This Marine Fisheries Environmental Technician II position will serve as a technician to the principal biologist on a long line survey for adult red drum in the Pamlico Sound. Sampling for this fishery-independent survey occurs in the lower Pamlico Sound in Outer Banks, North Carolina.Normal work hours will vary, but late evenings, early mornings, and overnight travel are required. Occasional work on weekends may be required.A valid driver’s license is required. The job requires the ability to swim, to lift heavy samples of fish (up to 60 pounds), and to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team.Key Responsibilities:The technician will be responsible for coordinating and conducting field sampling and data collection for the adult red drum long line survey as well as other various sampling programs. Other sampling programs include, but are not limited to seine surveys, gill net surveys, water quality monitoring, finfish tagging, and acoustic telemetry.The technician will be required to operate and trailer vessels up to 27 feet in length.The technician will be responsible for boat, trailer, and gear maintenance and construction.Technical responsibilities include recording, coding, and verifying data associated with the long line survey.Management Preferences:Experience operating and/or trailering boatsExperience maintaining trucks, trailers, and/or boatsExperience with biological samplingExperience with data collectionMinimum Education and ExperienceSome 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 and two years of experience in environmental or natural resources management work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.EEO StatementT he 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:Tracey HinnantRecruiter Email:View email address on click.appcast.io #J-18808-Ljbffr State of North Carolina - OSHR Temporary Solutions