Temporary Aquatic Field Technician

Temporary Aquatic Field Technician

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Position Information

Posting Number	PG196217TM
Position Number	11ASO3760
Position Type	Temporary
Essential Job Duties	Lead field fish sampling, use dichotomous key to identify fish, collect stream habitat data for project evaluating impacts of dam removal on freshwater fish and stream habitat.
Is Time Limited	No
If Yes, Appointment Length
Wolfpack Perks and Benefits	As a Pack member, you belong here, and can enjoy exclusive perksdesigned to enhance your personal and professional well-being. As you consider this opportunity, we encourage you to review our Employee Value Proposition and learn more about what makes NC State the best place to learn and work for everyone. What we offer: Health Insurance for Temporary Employees Enhance your career with LEAD courses Attend non-revenue generating sporting events for free. Attain Work-life balance with our Childcare discounts, Wellness & Recreation Membership, and Wellness Programs that aim to build a thriving wolfpack community. Disclaimer: Perks and Benefit eligibility is based on Part-Time or Full-Time Employment status. Eligibility and Employer Sponsored Plans can be found within each of the links offered.

Department Information

Job City & State	Kings Mountain, NC
Department	Applied Ecology

System Information

Classification Title	Temporary-Technical/Paraprofessional
Working Title	Temporary Aquatic Field Technician

Position Information

Requirements and Preferences

Work Schedule	9am-5pm (flexible, may require some weekend work); may require longer consecutive hours over fewer days of week when conducting field work
Other Work/Responsibilities	n/a
Minimum Experience/Education	Combination of training and experience to perform job duties
Department Required Skills	Bachelor’s level training in biology, environmental science, hydrology, natural resources, or related field Experience conducting field-work in environmental discipline through previous positions or coursework Comfortable working on large waterbodies (rivers, lakes, reservoirs)
Preferred Years Experience, Skills, Training, Education	Experience with electrofishing, working on watercraft, and acoustic telemetry Experience with scientific technical writing/editing Experience with basic data analysis and R programming Boating experience
Required License or Certification	Valid driver’s license
Valid NC Driver's License required?	Yes
Commercial Driver's License Required?	No

Recruitment

Recruitment Details

Anticipated Hiring Range	$18-$20/hr

Recruitment Dates

Job Open Date	09/21/2026

Applicant Information

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https://jobs.ncsu.edu/postings/235183

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3. * Do you have the combination of training and experience required to perform the duties and responsibilities of the position?
   • Yes
   • No
4. * Do you have bachelor’s level training in biology, environmental science, hydrology, natural resources, or related field?
   • Yes
   • No
5. * Do you have experience conducting field-work in environmental discipline through previous positions or coursework?
   • Yes
   • No
6. * Are you comfortable working on large waterbodies (rivers, lakes, reservoirs)?
   • Yes
   • No
7. Do you have experience with electrofishing, working on watercraft, and acoustic telemetry?
   • Yes
   • No
8. Do you have experience with scientific technical writing/editing?
   • Yes
   • No
9. Do you have experience with basic data analysis and R programming?
   • Yes
   • No
10. Do you have boating and trailering skills?
    • Yes
    • No
11. * Do you have a valid driver’s license?
    • Yes
    • No

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