TEMPORARY POSITION

Position: Temporary Marine Fisheries Technician I
Working Title: Temporary Marine Fisheries Technician I
Vacancy Number: 60093854
Salary Grade: 61
Salary Range: $27544 - $41919
Hiring Range: $$13.24 - $13.24 per hour
Department: Environment Natural Resources
Division: ENR SO ASNR DMF DO DDO LICENSE CO Stats3
Type of Appointment: Temp Full-Time
Location: Morehead City
Posting Date: 01/18/11
Closing Date: 01/24/11
Number of Positions: 1

Description of Work
(Note:  This is a Temporary 11 month (40 hour week) recurring January – November Position)
The Marine Fisheries Technician I conducts creel census interviews in the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) to determine fishing location, fishing time, catch, species identification, size, and other biological parameters.  The technician will also be required to interview captains of for-hire fishing vessels to collect fishing effort information. Other for-hire data collection responsibilities will include at sea biological sampling on headboats. The technician will organize, code, and compile data for computer storage and analysis. The ability to swim and to travel on-board large fishing vessels for extended periods.  Must be willing to work extensively on the weekends.  Must be willing to travel within Carteret, Craven, Onslow, Pamlico, and Beaufort counties. (This is a re-post.  Previous applicants are still under consideration and need not re-apply.)

Graduation from a community or technical college with an associate degree in fisheries management; or graduation from high school and two years of experience in the fisheries industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

How To Apply
You may mail or fax (252-727-0559) the state Application for Employment form (PD-107).  Reference the position number and job title on application.  DENR uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with most qualified individuals.  Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a State Application for Employment (PD-107).  Persons eligible for veteran’s preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, with the application.  Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date.  Applications received after 5 p.m. on the “closing date” will not be considered.  When a salary range is posted the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and ability, training, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.  All post-high school degrees must be from appropriately accredited institutions.