Assistant Quota Monitoring Biologist

Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Marine Fisheries

Job Classification Title

Conservation Biologist I (NS)

Position Number

60032719

Grade

NC14

About Us

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 North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits 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 provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life.

Description of Work

*This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months). If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position, you may inquire at the interview. *

The Assistant Quota Monitoring Biologist is a member of the License and Statistics section of the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) and will work within the North Carolina Trip Ticket Program (NCTTP). This position will assist the Quota Monitoring Biologist in tracking commercial fishery quotas for some of NC’s commercial fisheries. Commercial fishery quota monitoring will be accomplished through monitoring daily reports submitted by fish dealers, coordinating data entry, developing, and implementing quality control procedures, and producing scientific reports. This position will be responsible for assisting with data entry, data analysis, compliance tracking, and data validation. This position will communicate with seafood dealers to help resolve any discrepancies found between the NCTTP and the Quota Monitoring Program databases. This position will also assist the Quota Monitoring Biologist in updating the current quota totals each week and forwarding that information to other fisheries managers to inform fisheries management decisions. This position will also help track fishery quotas for other species that are not under the Quota Monitoring Program but are tracked through ad-hoc analyses of NCTTP data. This position will assist with completing data requests and analyses of trip ticket, quota monitoring, and license data as needed to meet program needs and objectives and will also assist with providing technical support to dealers using the electronic trip ticket reporting software. This position will also assist with the administration of special economic assistance programs.

Key Responsibilities:
• Quota Monitoring
• Data analysis
• DMF Electronic Software Program Liaison
• Assisting with other License and Statistics Section projects
• Writing and reviewing reports

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range - $52,592 - $54,170

Important: This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.

The Division of Marine Fisheries

The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is responsible for the stewardship of the state’s marine and estuarine resources. The DMF’s jurisdiction encompasses all coastal waters and extends to 3 miles offshore. Agency policies are established by the nine-member Marine Fisheries Commission and the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality. North Carolina is a member of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and the National Shellfish Sanitation Program. Click here to learn more about the Division of Marine Fisheries.

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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.

Bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, or a biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:

Pamela Winslow

Recruiter Email:

[email protected]