Agency

Dept of Environmental Quality

Division

Marine Fisheries

Job Classification Title

Marine Fisheries LE Officer I (S)

Position Number

65044539

Grade

SW04

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 Marine Patrol Officer position is responsible for enforcing the rules and regulations of the Marine Fisheries Commission. Law enforcement work involves patrolling an assigned area for response to complaints or calls for service and for detection of violations in the enforcement of State laws and applicable regulations. Duties include apprehending violators committing offenses, investigating violations or complaints to assess and handle cases, collecting and preserving evidence and following the chain of custody, testifying in court proceedings, and performing related work. The N.C. Marine Patrol Officer may also simultaneously carry out responsibilities of patrol officer, inspector, and/or investigator.

Key Responsibilities:
• Patrol coastal land and water areas to inspect fish houses, seafood dealers, and fishermen for compliance with laws and regulations governing the taking, processing, and shipping of seafood.
• Communicate to the public statutes and regulations governing size limits, the opening and closing of seasons, and waters closed to fishing.
• Inspect boats used in the taking of clams, oysters, finfish, scallops, crabs, and shrimp to determine that vessels and fishermen are properly licensed, and the catch has been made according to laws and regulations governing license, size, amount, and legal gear requirements.
• Operate small boats or assist in the operation of large boats to check fishing operations in North Carolina coastal waters.
• Apprehend and cite violators of Marine Fisheries laws and rules and testify in court.
• Ensure assigned equipment is kept to high operational readiness as well as with general maintenance.

*This posting is for multiple positions in all three districts within eastern North Carolina. The officers must reside in the area they are assigned to patrol which are described as the following:

District 1 includes the approximate counties of Currituck, Camden, Pasquotank, Perquimans, Chowan, Hertford, Bertie, Washington, Tyrrell, Dare, Hyde, and Beaufort counties.

District 2 includes the approximate counties of Pitt, Craven, Pamlico, Jones, Carteret, and Onslow counties.

District 3 includes the approximate counties of Pender, New Hanover and Brunswick counties.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Recruitment Range - $45,506 - $62,105

 

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

 

For additional information about Marine Fisheries Law Enforcement, visit:

 NC DMF Law Enforcement Video - Jan 2019

Helicopter Operations Training partnership with US Coast Guard.

Career of a Marine Patrol Officer

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.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma. Necessary Special Qualifications Must complete all requirements for an NC Probationary Law Enforcement Certification, including completion of Basic Law Enforcement Training, in accordance with the provisions of the North Carolina Criminal Justice Education and Training Standards Commission within one year of employment.

Must be at least 20 years of age.

Possession of a valid driver's license.

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]