Fisheries Observer Assistant Area Lead
Company: Earth Resources Technology, Inc.
Location: Falmouth
Posted on: April 2, 2021
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Job Description:
Background
The Northeast Fisheries Observer Program (NEFOP) provides observer
coverage of several Northeast and Mid-Atlantic Federal and state
fisheries. The Fisheries Sampling Branch (FSB) trains and monitors
the performance of fisheries observers while sampling onboard
commercial fishing vessels from Maine through North Carolina, USA.
Deployment of observers is conducted by an observer service
provider. The data collected by observers is tracked, edited,
audited, and uploaded to a master database by NEFOP staff. Data is
provided to a variety of end-users and stakeholders for use in
fisheries management decision making. The fisheries coverage is
split between the Northeast and MidAtlantic areas. NOAA Fisheries
has established national safety standards to prepare fisheries
observers for the hazards associated with commercial fishing
operations.-- Position Description
This position is within the Fisheries Sampling Branch (FSB) at
NOAA's Northeast Fisheries Science Center. The Assistant Area Lead
will work alongside two other Assistant Area Leads. The successful
candidate will assist the Area Lead with planning, coordinating and
executing observer coverage in fisheries throughout the Region.
This includes field (dock) visits to meet with vessel captains,
observers, and Area Coordinators to locate and identify fishing
efforts by area and gear type to ensure that coverage rates are
keeping with end-user needs. Responsibilities include understanding
program protocols and possible solutions to problems observers
encounter or could encounter in the field; recommend changes and
provide guidance to improve observer data/sample collection
procedures and overall data quality; and conduct post-trip
interviews with captains to evaluate observer and contractor
compliance and interviews to answer questions and resolve problems.
This position also creates, mails and tracks vessel selection
letters, if necessary, to target specific vessels for coverage,
while ensuring the vessel selection is random and without bias.
Will document and share with pertinent NOAA, Office of Law
Enforcement (OLE), and contracting staff communications with
observers by updating the observer web portal daily. Will create
memos that consist of information necessary to support a 'refusal'
case for OLE. Will document research conducted and conclusions for
vessel deemed on the Vessel of Concern list as collected. Other
specific duties and deliverables include:
7 years of relevant experience. An interest in fishery science,
fishery management and a general knowledge of analytical
techniques. Ability to communicate well in both the office and
field environments. Ability to communicate well in the office and
field environment. Ability to perform at-sea observer related
duties. Mentoring training and experience. Conflict Resolution
training and experience. Program planning and management in a team
environment. Developing performance metrics and milestones.
Experience working with diverse interagency teams. Excellent verbal
and written communication skills. Experience working with marine
fisheries information programs or other science-based programs.
Biological research experience at the college or professional
level. Proficient in current MS Office software programs.
Proficiency in GIS, other statistical packages, Oracle or other
relational database management systems and SQL programming language
is preferred. Observer experience, small boat operator, and/or
working on commercial fishing vessels experience is preferred Must
be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a
background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the
applicable government facility. Education
BS in Marine Biology, Fisheries, related degree, or equivalent.--
Place of Performance
NOAA is under mandatory telework at this time; however, when this
restriction is lifted the work will be conducted on-site at the
NOAA Facility at Tech Park East, Falmouth, MA.-- Hours
Full time position with potential for 200 hours of overtime per
year.--
Keywords: Earth Resources Technology, Inc., New Bedford , Fisheries Observer Assistant Area Lead, Other , Falmouth, Massachusetts
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