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Biological Assessment Unit Supervisor
(Environmental Program Supervisor II)
North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources
Division of Water Quality
Vacancy Number: 60035319
Salary Grade: 77
Competency Level: n/a
Salary Range: $50,940 - $84,691
Hiring Range: $50,940 - $84,691
Section/Unit: The Biological Assessment Unit provides scientific support and biological evaluations using fish and benthic macroinvertebrate analyses for the Division of Water Quality. The Unit provides scientific expertise in aquatic ecosystem structure and function which includes biological data collection and management to support DWQ management decisions, section policies, enforcement actions, and evaluation of water quality status and trends for all of North Carolina.
Type of Appointment: Permanent Full Time
Location: Raleigh
Posting Date: 2/17/2010
Closing Date: 3/3/2010
Number of Positions: 1
Description of Work:
This position coordinates and manages staff activities involving the evaluation of water pollution using benthic macroinvertebrate and fish communities as the primary measure of water quality impacts. The work unit performs benthic macroinvertebrate and fish biological community analyses based on standard operation procedures in conjunction with physical and chemical data. The Supervisor and the work unit conduct field studies across the state which requires some overnight travel. Primary functions of this position include program supervision, coordination of staff work, and the position will provide technical expertise or guidance for long term and short-term special studies. The position is required to review regulatory requirements for biological reports and memos and to provide scientific interpretations for various DWQ activities including NPDES permit decisions.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Ability to select and supervise a team of aquatic scientists and specialists
- Supervisory skills including work planning and team management
- Knowledge of the technical concepts of at least one of the disciplines supervised
- Ability to plan, organize and direct work operations
- Ability to train and supervise subordinate workers
- Ability to review and critique the work of others
- Ability to plan and conduct technical projects and summarize the results in written form
- Knowledge of federal and state regulations governing water quality
- Excellent oral and written communication skills
Training and Experience:
Graduation from a four year college or university with a major in biology, environmental science, ecology or a related natural science curriculum plus four years of progressive experience related to the work to be performed or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Benefits:
North Carolina state government offers an array of benefits, including
- Health insurance - group plan covering hospital and medical expenses at no cost to the employee. Family and dependent coverage is also available.
- Retirement - automatic enrollment in the Teachers' and State Employees' Retirement System.
- Leave - annual vacation and sick leave.
- Flex Time - opportunity for flexible schedules and teleworking.
Please visit the NC Office of State Personnel website for more information on benefits.
How to Apply:
- Submit a completed state application (form PD-107) to the address below. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of a completed state application. All relevant experience must be included on the state application to receive proper consideration.
- Applications must be received by 5:00 pm of the closing date. Applications received after that time will not be considered.
- All post high school degrees must be from accredited institutions.
- Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference for first-time employment with State Government should submit either Form DD-214.
- Salary will be based on relevant competencies, knowledge, skills and ability, training, internal equity and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.
Note: Interviews for this position will be conducted March 15-17, 2010.
Contact:
Wanda Royster
NC Division of Water Quality
Environmental Sciences Section
1621 Mail Service Center
Raleigh, NC 27699-1621
(919) 743-8400
This position is also posted on the NC Office of State Personnel website.
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