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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 11 hours ago

Water Sampler

Dare County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

New Grad, Entry Level

$46K/yr - $50K/yr

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is dedicated to environmental stewardship for the health of all North Carolinians. The Water Sampler is responsible for conducting bacteriological sampling in shellfish growing and recreational swimming areas to ensure safety and compliance with health standards.

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Responsibilities

Conduct bacteriological surveys in all shellfish growing areas between Pungo River, Ocracoke, and the Virginia State Line. These surveys are conducted entirely by boat and involve the collection of water samples at a series of predefined sampling locations throughout estuarine shellfish growing areas

Conduct bacteriological surveys at all monitored recreational swimming areas throughout the same geographic area. These surveys are conducted primarily by truck and on foot and involve the collection of water samples at a series of predefined sampling locations along the oceanfront and at some sound-side and riverine sampling locations

Assist the Microbiological Laboratory Specialist in processing samples after collection, as well as the preparation of media and the maintenance and cleaning of lab equipment and supplies

Carry out or arrange necessary maintenance on sampling vehicles, boats, motors, trailers, and other equipment

Provide vessel support for the shoreline survey program, hydrographic studies of point source discharges of pollution, phytoplankton sampling, or any other special projects necessary to assess water quality in shellfish growing waters or at recreational swimming sites

Qualification

Bacteriological samplingWater quality assessmentBoat operationLaboratory processingSwimming ability

Required

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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience

Applicants must be able to swim