Temporary Marine Fisheries Technician II
Position No. 65004408

Job Location: Morehead City

Description of Work
This employee is a field technician for the statewide Oyster Sanctuary Program. Under the direction of the Sanctuary Biologists, this position responsibilities are supporting the programs activities which include: construction and sampling operations; raise and maintain oyster spat; data entry; research, monitoring spat set; recruitment, and survival; procure and prepare materials, supplies and equipment; and documentation of sanctuary structure locations and dimensions. This employee will ensure accurate documentation of sampling and monitoring data. This employee will ensure adherence to approved construction plans, sampling protocols, NC DMF SCUBA Diving Manual, and use of safety gear and equipment. Ability to lift 50 lbs., operate and maintain vessels up to 26 feet in length including navigation with DGPS systems. Flexible schedule including extended workdays, overnight stays and weekend work will sometimes be required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities
Considerable knowledge of oyster biology, estuarine and marine ecology, and estuarine species identification. Experience with:
SCUBA diving
Aquaculture techniques,
Shellfish sampling and harvesting techniques,
Ability to operate and maintain up to 26’ boats
Computer experience and ability to learn computer applications, i.e. GIS, excel, Microsoft Word, etc.
CDL – Management Preference

Training and Experience
Graduation from a community or technical college with an associated degree in fisheries management and one year of experience in the fisheries industry including experience with vessel operation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Instructions for Referral: Include vacancy number 65004408 on the application form. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of state application form PD-107. Applications must be received in the Personnel Office by 5:00 PM on the closing date and may be faxed to 252-727-0559. Submit application to: Mitzi Barr, Division of Marine Fisheries, P.O. Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557. Telephone number 252-808-8003.

Salary and Hours: Grade 62, $13.26 per hour, 40 hrs. per week, recurring 11 month temporary

Active Date: August 29, 2008
Closing Date: September 19, 2008