Coastal Management Reserve Research Specialist

Location: Reserve

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March 14, 2026 (15 days left to apply) job requisition :
JR-110052
** Agency
* * Dept of Environmental Quality
** Division
* * Coastal Management
** Job Classification Title
** Environmental Specialist I (NS)
** Position Number
**** Grade
* * NC12

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.
** Description of Work
** This is a time-limited position. It is full-time (40 hours per week) with State Benefits for a limited time. Although the length of time this position will be active cannot be determined,  it has the potential to extend up to 3 years (36 months).  If you have questions concerning the time-limited status of this position,   you may inquire at the interview.
The Reserve Research Specialist position will support the Reserve’s research, stewardship, and resiliency programs. The position will assist with monitoring and assessments of resiliency projects and provide general geospatial support to the program, helping conduct spatial analysis to inform coastal ecosystem management. The ideal candidate will possess experience in field-based ecological research and application of remote sensing and/or other geospatial techniques in coastal environments to help monitor natural and nature-based features in coastal ecosystems.

A strong background in marine sciences is preferred with specific experience in field monitoring, assessment surveys, and geospatial analysis.

Key Responsibilities:

• Implement monitoring plans associated with Reserve research and restoration projects, including both abiotic and biotic assessments  
• Provide general GIS support to the Reserve program and assist with remote sensing surveys in a variety of coastal ecosystems, including salt marshes and oyster reefs using uncrewed aerial systems (UAS) and/or their data   
• Collect, synthesize and analyze data associated with Reserve research and resilience planning and implementation and develop project outputs like maps, figures, and text.  
• Help prepare and translate project outputs for reporting to partners and funding agencies as well as educational and training materials
** Knowledge

Skills and Abilities

/Management Preferences
** Recruitment Range - $47,703 - $50,000
* Important:
This posting closes at 11:59:59 PM the night BEFORE the End Date above.
*** The Division of Coastal Management
** The Division of Coastal Management (DCM) works to protect, conserve, and manage North Carolina’s coastal resources through an integrated program of planning, permitting, education and research. DCM carries out the state’s Coastal Area Management Act, the Dredge and Fill Law and the federal Coastal Zone Management Act of 1972 in the 20 coastal counties, using rules and policies of the NC Coastal Resources Commission, known as the CRC.

The division serves as staff to the CRC.  to learn more about the
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** This position currently qualifies for a hybrid telework option with routine office…