Marine Fisheries Recreational Port Agent

Agency Dept of Environmental Quality Division Marine Fisheries Job Classification Title Environmental Technician I (S) Position Number 60032585 Grade NC04 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 Recreational Port Agent serves as a field interviewer and technical assistant to the biologist program in one of the following field offices: the northern district Manteo field office, the central district Washington Regional field office, or the southern district Wilmington Regional field office. This position is considered home-based which means the employee will spend minimal time in the closest field office and will work in an assigned area in which they reside. The Recreational Port Agent conducts surveys of marine recreational anglers to obtain information about their fishing effort, catch and participation in marine recreational saltwater fishing as part of the Marine Recreational Information Program’s Access Point Angler Intercept Survey. The Recreational Port Agent works with minimum supervision and is responsible for following a set schedule according to program procedures. Confident customer service skills are a plus. A successful port agent will be able to meet deadlines, work weekends, work nights to monitor nighttime recreational fishing, work outdoor in inclement weather, be able to travel within state to assigned fishing sites, and be able to respond on short notice to schedule changes. Must be able to swim. The port agent must possess a valid driver’s license and have reliable transportation. Key Responsibilities: • Collects demographic, social and economic statistics from angler trips • Uploads data collected to central database using tablet software application • Organize, code, and compile data for analysis • Identify different fish species • At sea, ride-along biological sampling on head boats Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences Recruitment Range - $32,287 - $44,133 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 . If you have student loans, becoming a state employee includes eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program. Visit www.studentaid.gov to learn more. 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. EEO Statement T he 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]