Environmental Technician I (Temporary) (Pasquotank)

OSHR Temporary Solutions • Pasquotank County, NC

13d • $17 - $17

About The Position

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES. This 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 visit www.shpnc.org . Visit www.nctemporarysolutions.com for employment information. 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 temporary employees 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 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 at 100 Kitty Hawk Lane, Elizabeth City -Pasquotank County, with the Department of Environmental Quality. Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $16.50 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants. Management Preferences: This position will serve as technical assistant to the program biologist on the North Carolina Alosine Management Program. The technician will collect biological data from commercial and recreational fisheries; use sampling gear, including gill nets, trawl nets, and beach seines to collect biological data from various habitats; identify, measure, weigh, tag, and remove aging structures from finfish in the field and lab; process aging structures, record, compile, submit, and verify biological data. Field work is often strenuous in adverse cold and hot conditions. Weekend work required. The technician will provide assistance on other State and Federal projects. Other duties include: Operate and conduct preventative and minor maintenance on outboard motors, boats, trailers, and trucks; Construct and repair sampling equipment including beach seines, trawl nets, and gill nets; Working independently and with others; Lifting and carrying heavy objects; The ability to swim is required. Minimum Education and Experience 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 the Education and Experience Equivalency 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.

Requirements

• 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.
• The ability to swim is required.

Responsibilities

• Collect biological data from commercial and recreational fisheries
• Use sampling gear, including gill nets, trawl nets, and beach seines to collect biological data from various habitats
• Identify, measure, weigh, tag, and remove aging structures from finfish in the field and lab
• Process aging structures, record, compile, submit, and verify biological data
• Operate and conduct preventative and minor maintenance on outboard motors, boats, trailers, and trucks
• Construct and repair sampling equipment including beach seines, trawl nets, and gill nets
• Working independently and with others
• Lifting and carrying heavy objects

Benefits

• 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).

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree