NC DEQ Deputy Director, Fisheries Science and Management

NC DEQ Deputy Director, Fisheries Science and Management

The State of North Carolina, Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) is seeking qualified applicants for the position of NC DEQ Deputy Director, Fisheries Science and Management. This position serves as the Division of Marine Fisheries Deputy Director, Fisheries Science and Management (FS/M) and reports to the Division Director. The Deputy Director provides operational leadership and management to the Fisheries Science, License and Statistics, Fishery Management and Policy sections in establishing and implementing division and program operational goals to allow the division to meet its mission of ensuring sustainable fisheries and habitats for the benefit and health of the people of North Carolina.

The Deputy Director assists the Director in working with the Marine Fisheries Commission, other fisheries management councils and commissions, and other stakeholders external to the division in establishing fisheries management policy. The Deputy Director is assigned leadership roles for special projects as the Director deems necessary. The Deputy Director (FS/M) will work closely with the Division of Marine Fisheries Deputy Director, Operations to ensure that the overall DEQ and Division goals are met.