TEMPORARY POSITION

Position: Marine Fisheries Technician II
Vacancy Number: 65012648
Salary Grade: 62
Hiring Range: $13.69 - $13.69
Department: ENVIRONMENT & NATURAL RESOURCES
Division: MARINE FISHERIES
Type of Appointment: Temporary Part-Time
Location: MOREHEAD CITY
Posting Date: 01/18/11
Closing Date: 02/01/11
Number of Positions: 1

Description of Work
(Note this is a Temporary 5 month (20 hour week) position). This position will assist the stranding coordinator in responding to marine mammal stranding events to determine relationships between strandings and contributing factors. This position will assist with the collection of data from stranded marine mammals and sea turtles and to gain a better understanding of disease, health and life history of protected species that occur in North Carolina coastal waters. Duties include assisting with necropsies, disposal of carcasses, entering and maintaining stranding data and samples. The employee will assist with organizing and maintaining volunteers for prompt stranding response. The Technician II will respond to public inquiries for information about marine mammals and other protected species. Ability to lift moderate weight, swim, and work in adverse weather conditions.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Knowledge of marine mammals science and ecology; ability to use keys and guides to identify marine mammals and other marine species; basic computer skills to enter and maintain data, records and reports; ability to operate and trailer boats, motors, 4WD trucks on the beach, sampling gear, and other related equipment; basic understanding of commercial and recreational fishing gear; ability to communicate with volunteers, other agency staff, recreational and commercial fishermen and general public. Applicants under the age of 26 must be in compliance with General Statute 75A-16.2 – certificate of safe boat operation.

Training and Experience Requirements
Graduation from a community or technical college with an associate degree in fisheries management and one year of experience in the fisheries industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience. Experience with vessel operation may be required.

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.