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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 22 hours ago

Environmental Senior Technician

Carteret County, NC

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$36K/yr - $52K/yr

2+ years exp

The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is dedicated to providing environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The Environmental Senior Technician is responsible for field survey and sample collection to assess recreational water quality and must maintain equipment and perform laboratory tests as required by the US EPA.

Information Technology & Services

Work & Life Balance

Responsibilities

Walking long distances in rough terrain and shallow water during varying weather conditions to collect water samples from ocean beaches along Cape Lookout, Bogue Banks and Topsail Island

Communicates the scientific and public health principles on which the Section are based to the public while out in the field collecting samples

Handling boats up to 23 feet in length in varying weather conditions, as well as backing up a boat trailer and launching the boat into the water using the knowledge of rules pertaining to navigation and safe boat handling

Navigating boats in the area of responsibility, including White Oak River, Bogue Sound, Newport River, North River, Back Sound, Core Sound, Neuse River, Bay River, and Pamlico River; and reading navigational charts and maps

Performing maintenance on boats, motors, and trailers; troubleshooting issues with electrical and hydraulic systems

Using aseptic technique while performing laboratory processes

Qualification

Boat engine repairHydraulic systems troubleshootingGPS navigationLaboratory proceduresWater quality testingValid NC Driver’s LicenseField survey techniquesSample collectionCommunication skills

Required

Associate's degree in one of the agricultural, biological, engineering, environmental or natural resource sciences or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution

Two years of experience in environmental or natural resources management work

Experience in boat engine repair, troubleshooting electrical and hydraulic systems

Ability to maintain the functional integrity of boat trailers including wheel bearings, inspecting brake pads, rotors and brake lines

Ability to identify structural cracks, rust or fatigue

Ability to accurately locate sample collection sites by using navigational charts and GPS

Knowledge of laboratory examinations and procedures relative to the complete operation of the laboratory

Ability to perform tests on recreational waters as required by the US EPA and on shellfish waters and shellfish meat samples as required in APHA Recommended Procedures for the Examination of Sea Water and Shellfish

Ability to communicate scientific and public health principles to the public while out in the field collecting samples

Ability to walk long distances in rough terrain and shallow water during varying weather conditions

Ability to handle boats up to 23 feet in length in varying weather conditions

Ability to back up a boat trailer and launch the boat into the water using knowledge of rules pertaining to navigation and safe boat handling

Ability to navigate boats in the area of responsibility, including reading navigational charts and maps

Ability to perform maintenance on boats, motors, and trailers

Ability to use aseptic technique while performing laboratory processes