Environmental Technician II; Temporary - Wake

Environmental Technician II (S)

This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average of 30 or more hours per week may be eligible for health insurance coverage under the High Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

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Note:

Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time-limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporary employees are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.

Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be fully qualified for the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary skill set to enhance their qualifications for State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.

This temporary position is located at 512 N. Salisbury St., Raleigh - Wake County, with the Department of Environmental Quality.

Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $20.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

This is a seasonal position with the NC Aquatic Weed Control Program. This position is a blend of indoor and outdoor work. Traveling in state vehicles, including overnight stays, will be required. Must have NC driver's license.

Key Responsibilities:

• Fieldwork will include operation/maintenance of equipment (e.g., power tools, gas-powered engines, high-pressure sprayers, backpack sprayers, and brush cutters)
• Operating motorboats, vehicles, including the towing of trailers
• Approximately 50 percent of the time will be spent assisting other staff with data entry, GIS work, writing technical reports and writing management plans
• Outdoor work will primarily be assisting other staff with environmental management (e.g., conducting herbicide applications and aquatic vegetation surveys).

Minimum

Education and Experience:

Associate'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 in environmental or natural resources management work; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

EEO Statement:
The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Recruiter:
Tracey Hinnant

Recruiter Email: TRACEY.HINNANT