Aquaculture Permit Coordinator

Pay Plan/Grade GN11 - Recruitment Range $42,780 - $52,055

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the work site for this position may be remote/virtual on a temporary basis until it is determined that this position will report to a permanent office location when conditions allow. This position, if remote, may require attendance at designated workplace meetings or in the performance of business at various on-site locations.

The primary function of this position is to plan, oversee, and coordinate aquaculture permitting activities for the Habitat and Enhancement Section. This position is housed in the Shellfish Lease and Aquaculture Program (SLAP) and is directly under the Habitat and Enhancement Section Chief. This position involves aquaculture permit application review and conducting field verifications/site inspections to ensure the permitted activities are in compliance with the permit conditions, Marine Fisheries Rules and NC General Statutes. This position has significant public contact in developing working relationships with aquaculture industry representatives. Work involves setting overall goals and priorities, working with the SLAP Coordinator in coordinating activities, coordinating projects and making recommendations for management decisions based on input from biology and enforcement personnel. This position helps the SLAP Coordinator ensure that laws, regulations and policies of the Division are consistently applied and promote the maintenance, preservation, protection and development of all marine aquaculture activities in the State. This position is required to ensure that adequate oversight, coordination and inspection is given to permitted facilities and activities. This position coordinates with subject matter experts including marine pathologists, Division staff, academia and aquaculture experts in other state and federal agencies. This position conducts policy analyses and evaluations. Responsibilities also include developing agency and state policies, procedures and regulatory and legislative proposals pertaining to shellfish leases and aquaculture in North Carolina. It is essential for this position to establish effective working relationships with fellow employees, subordinate workers, the fisheries industry and the general public.

For additional information about the Division of Marine Fisheries, visit: 

http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/home.

To receive credit for your work history and credentials, you must list the information on the application form. Any information omitted from the application form, listed under the text resume section, or on an attachment will not be considered for qualifying credit.

 

1. Thorough knowledge of technical concepts including marine and estuarine species identification, shellish biology, and estuarine ecology.
2. Knowledge of shellfish aquaculture or related aquaculture, including regulations and purpose and a good understanding of the commercial and recreational fisheries within North Carolina.
3. Thorough knowledge of data gathering and monitoring techniques and biological strategies, techniques, and procedures.
4. Experience using software to analyze, manipulate and evaluate data.
5. Experience managing and completing multiple tasks simultaneously with strong organizational skills. 
6. Considerable knowledge of program objectives and Division policies and regulations pertaining to shellfish leasing and aquaculture.
7. Experience  analyzing, interpreting, developing and implementing laws, regulations and policies.
8. Experience reviewing and evaluating study results, formulating recommendations and communicating effectively in both written and oral form for the consideration of higher-level management.

A skills test will be administered to all interviewed candidates.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 two years of experience related to the area of assignment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information: 
 
To apply for this position, please click the APPLY link above. All relevant experience must be included in the work experience section of the application to receive proper credit. Any information on an attachment or omitted from the application form will not be considered for qualifying credit. Resumes are not accepted in lieu of the state application.
 
Persons eligible for veteran preference must submit a copy of Form DD-214.
 
DEQ uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Personnel Act with the most qualified applicants. When a salary range is posted, the actual salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and abilities, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position. The State of North Carolina is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
 
For additional information about this posting, please contact: Traci Scarborough at 252-808-8003 or traci.scarborough@ncdenr.gov.

For additional information about the Department of Environmental Quality, visit: http://www.nc.gov/agencies/environment-natural-resources
 
For additional information about the Division of Marine Fisheries, visit: http://portal.ncdenr.org/web/mf/home

The Department of Environmental Quality is an equal opportunity and affirmative action employer.  All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, gender identity, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as an individual with a disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Individuals with disabilities requiring disability-related accommodations in the application and interview process, please call Kathe Storholt at 252-808-8001 or kathe.storholt@ncdenr.gov.    

Salary : $42,780 - $72,424