Environmental Technician I (Temporary - Beaufort County)

OSHR Temporary Solutions; Beaufort (SC); Remote; USD 18,000 - 26,000; Full time

Job summary

OSHR, in partnership with the Division of Temporary Solutions, seeks an Environmental Technician I to support field data collection and biologist assistance in the NCDEQ Washington Regional Office area. Responsibilities include creel census interviews and data collection at waterbody access points.

The position is temporary with no leave or retirement benefits; weekend work is required and there is a potential health plan option for long-term eligibility.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or equivalent.
• Equivalency by education and/or experience may apply as described in the posting.

Responsibilities

• Environmental Technician I conducts creel census interviews at waterbody access points in ASMA within NCDEQ Washington Regional Office area.
• Determines fishing location, fishing time, catch, species identification, size and other biological parameters.
• Organizes, codes and compiles data for computer storage and analysis. Weekend work is required. Home-based position.

Education

Associate's degree or equivalent

Job description

Agency Office of State Human Resources Division Temporary Solutions Job Classification Title Environmental Technician I (S) Position Number Grade NC04

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Description of Work

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

This 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 www.shpnc.org. Visitwww.nctemporarysolutions.comfor 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 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington - Beaufort County, with the Department of Environmental Quality.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.00 (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. The Environmental Technician I serves as technical assistant to the program biologist in the NCDEQ Washington Regional Office. The Environmental Technician I will conduct creel census interviews at waterbody access points in the Albemarle Sound Management Area (ASMA) in Chowan County, Washington County, and Bertie County. Responsibilities include determining fishing location, fishing time, catch, species identification, size, and other biological parameters. The technician will organize, code, and compile data for computer storage and analysis. Weekend work is required. This is a home-based position.

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: Tracey Hinnant Recruiter Email: [e-mail]

State Application Resources/Frequently Asked Questions

Valuing Education and Experience The State of North Carolina values the knowledge and experience of our jobseekers and current state employees. Approximately 91 percent of state job classifications allow experience to be substituted for education or do not require a post-secondary degree. Learn more about how you may qualify for a position through education or directly related experience, or a combination of both, with the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide. All job postings close at 11:59pm the night before the End Date on the posting. Introduce yourself to our recruiters and we'll get in touch if there's a role that seems like a good match. If you are already a state employee, please search for jobs by clicking here.

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