New Job Quota Monitoring Biologist In North Carolina

Quota Monitoring Biologist
Quota Monitoring Biologist

Quota Monitoring Biologist

Company : Jobssummary / Indeed
Salary : $49,158 - $86,026 a year
Location : North Carolina

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Description of Work

Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for a Quota Monitoring Biologist.
DMF 60032719 NC14
  • This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined, it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months).
If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position,
you may inquire at the interview. *

This Quota Monitoring Biologist is a member of the License and Statistics section of the North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (NCDMF) and will work within the North Carolina Trip Ticket Program (NCTTP). This position will assist the Quota Monitoring Biologist in tracking commercial fishery quotas for some of NC’s commercial fisheries. Commercial fishery quota monitoring will be accomplished through monitoring daily reports submitted by fish dealers, coordinating data entry, developing, and implementing quality control procedures, and producing scientific reports. This position will be responsible for assisting with data entry, data analysis, compliance tracking, and data validation. This position will communicate with seafood dealers to help resolve any discrepancies found between the NCTTP and the Quota Monitoring Program databases. This position will also assist the Quota Monitoring Biologist in updating the current quota totals each week and forwarding that information to other fisheries managers to inform fisheries management decisions. This position will also help track fishery quotas for other species that are not under the Quota Monitoring Program but are tracked through ad-hoc analyses of NCTTP data. This position will assist with completing data requests and analyses of trip ticket, quota monitoring, and license data as needed to meet program needs and objectives and will also assist with providing technical support to dealers using the electronic trip ticket reporting software. This position will also assist with the administration of special economic assistance programs.

Key Responsibilities:
  • Quota Monitoring
  • Data analysis
  • DMF Trip Ticket Software Program Liaison
  • Assisting with other License and Statistics Section projects
  • Writing and reviewing reports

The Division of Marine Fisheries
The North Carolina Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) is responsible for the stewardship of the state’s marine and estuarine resources. The DMF’s jurisdiction encompasses all coastal waters and extends to 3 miles offshore. Agency policies are established by the nine-member Marine Fisheries Commission and the Secretary of the Department of Environmental Quality. North Carolina is a member of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, the Mid-Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council. Click here to learn more about 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.

Recruitment Range: $47,959 - $49,158
This position is located in: Carteret County, NC, Morehead City

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities / Competencies

The Knowledge, Skills and Abilities listed below, along with the Minimum Education and Experience requirements, are REQUIRED to qualify for this position. Resumes will not be reviewed in lieu of Experience and Education listed on the application. Click these links for additional information: Introduction to the Job Application and Addressing Knowledge, Skills and Abilities.

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


  • Demonstrated knowledge of fisheries and/or fisheries management.
  • Experience collecting, recording, entering and/or compiling data.
  • Experience using word processing and/or spreadsheet software.

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 wildlife or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, or a biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and two years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management; 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.


  • Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, to their applications.
  • If applicants earned college credit hours but did not complete a degree program, they must attach an official transcript to each application to receive credit for this education.
  • If applicants earned a foreign degree, foreign degrees require an official evaluation for U.S. equivalency, and must be submitted to Human Resources for verification. There are several organizations that perform this specialized service, feel free to use any service of your choosing. The National Association of Credential Evaluation Services (NACES) has several options on their website that can provide credential verification: https://www.naces.org/members
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