Environmental Technician I (Temporary - Beaufort County)

nc; North Carolina; Remote; USD 22,000 - 28,000; Part time

Job summary

The Office of State Human Resources is seeking an Environmental Technician I (S) to support the NCDEQ Washington Regional Office in data collection and field interviews. The role involves creel census interviews and processing biological data across multiple counties.

This temporary position requires weekend work and offers an hourly rate of $16.00 with potential health coverage under the HDHP for eligible temporary staff.

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in environmental, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or closely related curriculum, or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Experience with collecting and organizing field data and samples.
• Familiarity with basic data analysis and reporting is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Conduct creel census interviews at waterbody access points in the Albemarle Sound Management Area across Chowan, Washington, and Bertie counties.
• Determine fishing location, fishing time, catch, species identification, size, and other biological parameters.
• Organize, code, and compile data for storage and analysis; weekend work is required; home-based position.

Skills

Data collection

Field work

Biological sampling

Data analysis

Education

Associate's degree in environmental or related sciences

Job description

Agency

Office of State Human Resources

Division

Temporary Solutions

Job Classification Title

Environmental Technician I (S)

Grade

NC04

About Us

To 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 Work

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).

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.