Environmental Technician I (Pasquotank County) -Temporary Solutions

State of North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 34,000 - 38,000; Full time

Job summary

The State of North Carolina is seeking an Environmental Technician I for a temporary position in Pasquotank County. This role involves assisting the program biologist with the North Carolina Alosine Management Program, focusing on collecting and processing biological data. Candidates should have relevant experience, physical stamina, and the ability to swim, as fieldwork will be conducted in various weather conditions.

Qualifications

• Experience with biological sampling and equipment maintenance.
• Ability to manage data effectively.
• Physical stamina and swimming ability required.

Responsibilities

• Collect biological data using gill nets, trawl nets, and beach seines.
• Identify, measure, weigh, and tag finfish.
• Operate and maintain sampling equipment and boats.

Skills

Biological sampling

Equipment maintenance

Data management

Education

Associate's degree in biological, environmental, or related sciences

Job description

Environmental Technician I (Pasquotank County) --Temporary Solutions

This is a temporary position located in Elizabeth - Pasquotank County, with an hourly rate of $16.50, based on education and experience. The role involves serving as a technical assistant to the program biologist on the North Carolina Alosine Management Program, collecting biological data from fisheries, using sampling gear, and processing data. The position requires physical stamina, swimming ability, and the capacity to operate boats and maintain equipment.

Key responsibilities include:

1. Collect biological data using gear such as gill nets, trawl nets, and beach seines.
2. Identify, measure, weigh, and tag finfish; process ageing structures.
3. Operate and maintain sampling equipment and boats.
4. Assist with other State and Federal projects as needed.

Qualifications include:

• Experience with biological sampling, equipment maintenance, and data management.
• Associate's degree in biological, environmental, or related sciences, or equivalent experience.

Applicants must clearly reflect their experience and skills in their application. The position involves strenuous fieldwork in various weather conditions, and the ability to swim is required.