Description of Work

• This position is responsible for managing diverse biological research and monitoring programs, fishery dependent and independent data collection, data analysis, stock assessments, and assisting with development and implementation of FMP’s.
• This position develops short-term and long-term strategic and operational plans addressing issues to advance marine and estuarine fisheries management initiatives.
• This position works closely with other DMF sections staff, the department General Counsel and the N.C. Attorney General’s Office to develop Marine Fisheries Commission rules and proclamations to manage N.C. fisheries.
• The position is responsible for coordinating development, training, and implementation of standard operating procedures within the section, accessing, and analyzing, and compiling and developing reports related to coastal fishing activities.
• Additional responsibilities include projecting, compiling, and maintaining an operational budget (over $3 million) for the Fisheries Management Section and establishing priorities related to operational activities.
• The position is responsible for serving on committees and fostering working relationships with stakeholders, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, regional fishery management councils and other state and federal fisheries agencies.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

To qualify for this position, applicants must document on the application that they possess ALL the following:

• Experience with the principles and practices of marine biology, marine ecology, the Fisheries Management program and/or North Carolina’s marine and estuarine resources such as fish species, trends, methods, or locations.
• Experience managing and/or supervising scientific and/or non-scientific staff.
• Experience overseeing the recruitment, selection and development, coaching, counseling, disciplining, mentoring, and/or evaluation of employees.
• Documented experience with state and/or federal laws, rules, regulations, policies and/or procedures that govern or influence environmental or fishery management program(s).
• Documented experience summarizing and/or conveying technical and/or non-technical information with staff and the public through reports, presentations, or other written documentation.

Minimum Education and Experience Requirements

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 oshr.nc.gov/experience-guide for details.
Bachelor's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and five years of progressive experience in environmental work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Supplemental and Contact Information

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is an Equal Opportunity Employer who embraces an Employment First philosophy which consists of complying with all federal laws, state laws and Executive Orders.
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
• If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
• If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members