Environmental Technician I--Temporary Solutions ( Beaufort)

The State of North Carolina is hiring a temporary Environmental Technician I in Beaufort, NC. The role involves collecting biological and fisheries data, operating boats and equipment, and communicating with the public. This position does not offer benefits and requires qualified applicants to meet specific skills and experience criteria. The hourly pay is $16.50, and the job entails frequent travel, including overnight trips.
REPOSTThis 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 visitwww.shpnc.org.

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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 temporaries 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's 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 in Washington, NC - Beaufort County.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.50 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application).

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Environmental Quality. This position is located at 943 Washington Square Mall, Washington, NC 27889.

This position will be responsible for collecting biological data (i.e., length, weight, species, etc.) and fisheries effort data, recording and proofing data collected by the observer program. Collecting of commercial and recreation catch and bycatch data, protected species interactions, and fishing gear specifications. Using the appropriate protocols to handle sea turtles and other protected species. Communicating effectively with fishermen and other members of the public. Operating and maintaining boats, trucks, trailers, and sampling equipment. Trailering and operating boats on a regular basis, possibly in inclement weather. Traveling frequently for day trips, including overnight travel to obtain observer coverage, which includes occasional weekend work. Working both as a member of a dynamic team and independently to include independently scheduling trips with fishermen.NOTE: Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered. NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.
• Working knowledge of the principles and practices of the environmental field to which assigned.
• Working knowledge of the state and/or federal rules and regulations pertaining to the area of assignment.
• Working knowledge of the tools, equipment, procedures and methods necessary to carry out assigned functions.
• Ability to prepare written reports.
• Ability to effectively communicate in written and oral form.
• Ability to handle with tact and consistency the diversity of public contacts demanded by work.

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-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.For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.

To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring agency directly. If there are any questions about this posting, please contactTSRecruit@nc.govand/or984-236-1040.

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