Description of Work

This Marine Fisheries Biologist Supervisor is responsible for the supervision of the biologists and technicians working in the Central District Office in the Southern District for the Fisheries Management Section and specifically works to ensure that Division sampling projects and federal aid projects are meeting program goals and objectives. The Biologist Supervisor will participate directly in fisheries management activities of the Division, including development and implementation of state fishery management plans (FMPs) and will also participate in joint plans developed with other state and regional agencies. The position will be one of the Division’s lead scientists involved with the development of one or more FMPs and will supervise the collection and analysis of the data used in those plans (this would apply to NC FMPs as well as Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission and federal Council FMPs). The position will assist the District Manager with the administration of the district by approving purchases, processing bills, completing requisitions, prioritizing and facilitating biological sampling activities, drafting proclamations, responding to public inquiries, attending public meetings and hearings, and promoting good relationships with both the commercial and recreational industry. This position requires strong communication skills to deal with stakeholders, scientific colleagues and Division staff. This position will supervise employees and manage employee performance. The ability to operate a boat and follow Coast Guard navigation rules is required

Key Responsibilities:

• Sets priorities and is responsible in the oversight of the fisheries management Central District Office in the Southern District work unit, including the various lead biologists who implement the biological monitoring and section management programs for various species of finfish and shellfish and who propose sampling designs and initiate projects to meet data needs.
• Directly supervises the Biologists in the Southern District Central District Office and is accountable for office activities, such as planning for sampling requirements, scheduling activities, equipment, and safety.
• Responsible for gathering input from staff, other scientists, enforcement officers, fishermen and dealers and relaying information to the Fisheries Management District Managers and Section Chief.
• The Biologist Supervisor will draft and/or review documents including federal grant reports, federal Council or Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) FMPs, North Carolina state FMPs, North Carolina Coastal Habitat Plan, and other memos and reports.

The Division of Marine Fisheries

The NC Department of Environmental Quality:
The primary mission of the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is to provide science-based environmental stewardship for the health and prosperity of all North Carolinians. The North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is the lead stewardship agency for the protection of North Carolina's environmental resources. The organization, which has offices from the mountains to the coast, administers regulatory programs designed to protect air quality, water quality, and the public's health, and works to advance in all-of-the-above energy strategy that fits North Carolina's needs. DEQ also offers technical assistance to businesses, farmers, local governments, and the public and encourages responsible behavior with respect to the environment through education programs provided at DEQ facilities and through the state's school system. DEQ touches the lives of all North Carolinians in many ways to enhance and ensure our quality of life. Please visit our website at the Department of Environmental Quality for more information.

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Recruitment Range: $62,739 - $65,567
This position is located in: Carteret County, NC, Morehead City

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

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

• Supervisory experience.
• Experience with biological data collection, fisheries science and/or coastal fisheries management.
• Experience with commercial and/or recreational fisheries.
• 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 three 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.

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