Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Marine Fisheries

Job Classification Title

Conservation Biologist II (NS)

Position Number

60032733

Grade

NC18

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

The Analyst serves as the study biologist for the federal aid grant study "North Carolina Commercial Statistics System Enhancement," funded by the Atlantic Coast Fisheries Cooperative Management Act. The primary purpose of this position is to enhance the dissemination, processing, and availability of commercial fishery harvest and effort statistics collected under the North Carolina Trip Ticket Program. The Biologist conducts need assessments; program design; system development and implementation; database and system documentation; data analyses and compilation using SAS, R, and SQL. The Biologist must be able to complete complicated analytical tasks in a timely manner. The Biologist must also be able to modify pre-existing code and be able to create new code for various analytical tasks. The Biologist will use the division's Fisheries Information Network (FIN) and represent the division on technical issues before division, state, and interstate committees on fisheries issues. The Biologist will write various technical reports, will serve as the lead advisor of North Carolina's commercial fisheries data for state fisheries management plans, assist software developers in the development of FIN and enhance electronic reporting. The Biologist will also work with the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP) staff to facilitate data transmissions and to coordinate data edits and will be responsible in updating mapping tables and for transmitting data to the ACCSP through the DMF ACCSP data portal. The Biologist will also serve on various state FMP committees and federal stock assessment committees, such as SEDAR. The Biologist will also assist the quota monitoring program, which includes the eel pot monitoring program, with data analysis, data verification, and data editing. The candidate for this position should also have strong oral and written communication skills to effectively communicate with the public and colleagues. The candidate will also assist in any future initiatives such as assistance programs, grant development, analytical projects, hosting interns and other such activities. The candidate must also be able to work in a dynamic and team environment. The Biologist must also be knowledgeable of commercial fisheries that occur in North Carolina.

Key Responsibilities:
• Serve as the primary data analyst for the NC Trip Ticket Program.
• Document analytical programs and procedures.
• Perform monthly and annual data uploads to the ACCSP.
• Represent the NC Trip Ticket Program on various committees by providing expert input and analysis of commercial fisheries statistics data.
• Complete all reporting requirements for the Atlantic Coast Fisheries Cooperative Management Act grant.
• Review and provide input on technical documents and procedures.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range - $63,927 - $65,845

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 three 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]