Location: Beaufort,NC, USA
Are you passionate about the environment and want to make a difference?
DEQ has an open opportunity for a Data Control Clerk.
DMF 60032581 NC08
This Data Control Clerk position is responsible for the computer processing of commercial fishery statistics and other fisheries data. This position will be working with data submitted to the Division of Marine Fisheries through electronic submissions or submitted through the completion of coded forms from seafood dealers. Job duties will include reviewing and maintenance of electronically submitted data as well as reviewing coded data forms, key entry, and filing. The data clerk is required to work closely with the public and will be responsible for helping to train new seafood dealers on how to fill out trip tickets and the rules for the program. This position will also be responsible for completing supply requests and for answering questions about the Trip Ticket Program. This position will also work in close coordination with the other data clerks, port agents, and biologists to review data and make edits as necessary to ensure data accuracy. Good organizational skills and attention to detail are important for this position. This position will also complete other related duties as assigned. Occasional heavy lifting is required for maintaining files in the office and warehouse.
Key Responsibilities:
* Processing trip ticket data (electronic and paper files).
* Processing mail.
* Training seafood dealers on how to comply with the Trip Ticket Program.
* Responding to seafood dealer inquiries.
* Processing trip ticket data edits.
* Filing trip ticket data and seafood dealer correspondences.
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, the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council, and the National Shellfish Sanitation Program. 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.
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Recruitment Range: $36,682 - $40,560
This position is located in: Carteret County, NC, Morehead City
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:
* Experience with providing customer service.
* Experience using Microsoft Office programs such as MS Word, MS Excel, and/or MS Outlook.
* Experience with database management such as data processing or key entry.
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.
High school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) diploma and two years of related administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
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.
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