[Hiring] Regional Crew Lead @State of North Carolina

Role Description

This Regional Crew Lead assists in the oversight of collecting recreational fishing data needed to implement North Carolina’s comprehensive recreational fishing data program. This position supports NOAA’s Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), including the Access Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS). This position is Home Based and serves as the APAIS crew lead for the Morehead City region. The information collected, coded, and reviewed by this position must be accurate for use by state and federal fisheries management agencies in making regulatory decisions through development of fishery management plans. This position is responsible for maintaining security of the data under state and federal laws.

• Assist the APAIS State Coordinator to:
• Plan, schedule, and coordinate workload for a regional crew of technicians, assist in communication and documentation of work
• Conduct site visits at various saltwater access points
• Mentor and train regional crew members
• Conduct creel interviews with recreational anglers and sample harvested fish
• Plan, schedule, and participate in the observation of catch and release on For-Hire headboat vessels
• Provide excellent customer service in all interactions with the public

Qualifications

• 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
• Two years of experience in environmental or natural resources management work
• Equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered

Requirements

• Recruitment Range - $37,377 - $49,650
• This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Company Description

The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The DEQ is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance energy strategies that fit North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs.