Fisheries Technician

Fishbio Environmental Llc; Roanoke Rapids (NC); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission seeks technicians to collect angler effort, catch, and harvest data along Roanoke Rapids Lake from January through November 2027. You will interview anglers, record responses, and enter data into a software program while working up to 40 hours per week across four 10-hour days.

Qualified candidates have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. You must be willing to work weekends and flexible hours, with travel between access areas and

Qualifications

• High school diploma required.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Interview anglers at access areas and record responses.
• Data entry into a software program with collected information.
• Operate an NC state vehicle and comply with safety protocols.
• Work weekends and flexible hours, with variable shifts.

Skills

Communication

Independent work

Flexibility

Public interaction

Education

High school diploma

Driver's license

Job description

Description

The North Carolina Wildlife Resources Commission conducts surveys to collect angler effort, catch, and harvest data. This position will collect data by interviewing anglers at access areas on Roanoke Rapids Lake during assigned sessions from January through November 2027. The interview consists of asking anglers routine questions and writing down their answers or entering data into a software program. Technicians will work up to 40 hours per week (i.e., four 10-hr days including travel time). Schedules will vary weekly. Technicians will work two weekdays (i.e., Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, or Thursday) and two weekend days (i.e., Friday, Saturday, or Sunday) per week. The schedule may be occasionally adjusted to accommodate schedules, weather, or fishing pressure.

The technician should reside within a reasonable distance of Northampton or Halifax counties or Weldon, NC and will operate an NC state vehicle. All safety equipment and project supplies will be provided.

Responsibilities

Ability to communicate with the angling public and work independently in remote areas is required. Flexibility in days and hours worked is preferred, as the nature of the work requires working weekends and variable shifts during daylight hours. Knowledge of freshwater sportfish is not required.

Qualifications

High school diploma. Must possess a valid driver's license.