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N.C. Department of Information Technology · 1 week ago

Fisheries Resource Specialist

positionCarteret County, NC
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityMid Level
money$62K/yr - $62K/yr
date3+ years exp

The N.C. Department of Environmental Quality is responsible for protecting North Carolina's environmental resources. The Fisheries Resource Specialist will review development projects for impacts on marine fish habitats, assess site conditions, and coordinate with state and federal agencies regarding environmental permit applications.

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Responsibilities

Review environmental permit applications and provide comments based on impacts to NCDMF managed species and habitats
Review and apply scientific literature to permit reviews
Conduct site visits and field investigations to assess environmental conditions within project areas
Coordinate with other state and federal agencies and participate in permit-related meetings
Assist with updating the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan and Fishery Management Plans
Assist with coastal habitat mapping fieldwork

Qualification

Fisheries managementEnvironmental permit reviewField investigationsGIS proficiencyCoastal habitat mappingTeam coordinationCommunication skills

Required

Bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, or a biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution
three years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management
valid driver's license
experience reviewing environmental permit applications
ability to thoughtfully communicate with applicants
ability to conduct site visits and field investigations
ability to coordinate with other state and federal agencies
ability to assist with updating the Coastal Habitat Protection Plan and Fishery Management Plans
ability to assist with coastal habitat mapping fieldwork

Preferred

prior experience with GIS
prior experience with small boat operation

Benefits

Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program

Company

N.C. Department of Information Technology

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The N.C.
dateFounded in 2015
location
Raleigh, North Carolina, USA
people-size1001-5000 employees
web-link
https://it.nc.gov

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage

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Torre Jessup
Chief Operating Officer
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Alysa Kelly
Executive Assistant to Chief Deputy/CIO/Chief Privacy Officer/Director of Enterprise Operations
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