Description of Work
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 www.shpnc.org.
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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 temporaries 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's 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 in Swannanoa - Buncombe County.
Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $22.00 (Based on education and/or years of relevant work experience reflected on the application). This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Environmental Quality. This position is located at 2090 US Hwy 70, Swannanoa, NC 28778.
The duties of this position will be to provide sampling support for WNC Recreational Water Quality Monitoring Program. Providing training and coordinating sampling programs for participating program partners. Collecting samples at required monitoring locations throughout multi-county region. Ensuring analytical results are provided to the public within 24 hours of sampling. May provide lab assistance as needed. Provides data analyses and program outreach information.
Knowledge, Skills And Abilities / Competencies
NOTE: Qualified applicants must meet and CLEARLY reflect on their application training and experience and all knowledge, skills, abilities, and any experience or competencies specified in the posting and/or supplemental question(s) to be considered. NOTE: "See Resume" is not acceptable to show work history.
- Ability to plan, schedule and coordinate environmental monitoring programs.
- Ability to apply environmental sampling and monitoring protocols for sample collection, preservation, and interpretation.
- Ability to conduct field work independently and work in varying weather conditions.
- Ability to communicate technical information orally and in written form effectively; N.C. Driver's License at the time of employment.
Minimum Education And Experience Requirements
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.
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; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
Supplemental and Contact Information
For technical issues with your application, please call the GovernmentJobs.com Applicant Support Help Line at 855-524-5627.
To check the status of your application, please log in to your account and click "Application Status." If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted by the hiring agency directly. If there are any questions about this posting, please contact TSRecruit@nc.gov and/or
984-236-1040.
Temporary Solutions Office of State Human Resources 1110 Navaho Drive, Suite 200 Raleigh, NC 27609
NOTE: For temporary, contract or other supplemental staffing appointments: There are no paid leave, retirement or other benefits associated with these appointment types.
For Permanent And Time-limited Appointments
Eligible employees have benefits that include employee health insurance options, standard and supplemental retirement plans, NC Flex (a variety of high-quality, low-cost benefits on a pre-tax basis), and paid vacation, sick, and community service leave, to name a few. Paid parental leave is available for eligible employees. Some benefits require 30 + hours work/week for participation.
