Temporary Marine Fisheries Technician I
Position No. 65005341

Contact Person: Mitzi Barr
Job Location: Washington, NC

Description of Work
The M.F. Technician I conducts creel census interviews in the marine recreational fishery statistics survey (MRFSS) to determine fishing location, fishing time, catch, species identification, size and other biological parameters. The technician will organize, code, and compile data for computer storage and analysis.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
The ability to communicate with fishermen, knowledge of local water bodies, the ability to identify fish and the ability to swim are required.

Training and Experience
Graduation from a community or technical college with an associate degree in fisheries management; or graduation from high school and two years of experience in the fisheries industry; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.

Instructions for Referral: State application form PD-107 must be received in the Personnel Office by 5:00 PM on the closing date. Include the vacancy number 65005341 on application. Submit applications to: Mitzi Barr, Division of Marine Fisheries, PO Box 769, Morehead City, NC 28557. Telephone number 252-808-8003. Applications may be faxed to 252-727-0559.

Salary and Hours: Grade 61, $12.80 per hour, 40 hours per week, recurring March 1 – November 30.

Active Date: August 26, 2008
Closing Date: September 12, 2008