Data Debriefer

About the Role

Lynker Corporation is seeking a dynamic and experienced Northeast Fisheries data debriefer to join our team and support our staffing and recruiting operations. This will be a HYBRID role, working 2 days from home, and 3 days in the office.

Responsibilities

• Review/edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs for completeness and accuracy within established timelines (i.e., 45 days from last day of month land for NEFOP and IFS trips; 7 days from land date for Sector trips)
• Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems as needed
• Maintain records on individual observers to be used in assessing overall data quality and schedule observer debriefings as necessary
• Complete evaluations of each observer's work on a per trip basis
• Keep the Data Quality Specialist, data quality program manager and data managers informed of important and serious data recording issues
• Assist with routine audits and checks on trip data prior to the trip being loaded to the observer database
• Assist with preparations for Observer Trainings including observer exercises, homework assignments, workshops, quizzes, exams and presentations as needed
• Carry the after-hours phone during the week and weekend for after-hours observer assistance on a rotating schedule. Expected hours of coverage are until 8:00 pm on weeknights and from 8:30 - 5:00 pm on weekends
• Deploy as needed on shadow trips, trip trainer trips and probation/priority (Data Quality) trips
• Participate in periodic regional outreach events as assigned
• Participate on research cruises aboard NOAA research vessels as needed
• Inspect, maintain (i.e. repair, calibrate, build), and distribute observer gear as needed
• Assist with evaluating and transitioning to new and improved data collection programs, such as moving to a paperless data review, developing memos as reminders for observers/monitors on established data submission protocols, performance expectations, or awareness of changing procedures
• Assist with additional special projects such as species verification, tag recapture programs, sampling projects, etc.
• Conduct Electronic Monitoring (EM) video reviews

Deliverables

• Review electronic and paper log data within 7 days from date land for Sector trips and 45 days from last day of month land for NEFOP and IFS trips
• Electronic Monitoring reviews completed within 60 days of primary submission
• Written recommendations for changes and improvements to data/sample collection procedures and protocols
• Monthly progress report to include, but not necessarily be limited to, the following: accomplishments, issues encountered, travel (including purpose, significant outcomes, action items), and recommendations, if applicable for COR/Task Monitor, to be provided with monthly invoice

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience
• B.S. degree in Marine Biology, Fisheries Biology/Management, or a related field
• Demonstrated interest in fisheries science and management
• General knowledge of analytical techniques
• Previous Experience performing as a Fisheries observer is preferred
• UNIX based computers and network systems
• Ability to perform at-sea observer related duties
• Mentoring training or experience
• Conflict resolution training or experience
• Program planning and management in a team environment
• Developing performance metrics and milestones
• Working with diverse interagency teams
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as ability to communicate well in both the office and field environments
• Working with marine fisheries information programs or other science-based programs
• Proficiency in GIS, website development, SAS, other statistical packages, Oracle or other relational database management systems and SQL programming language
• Ability to represent NEFOP and NOAA programs in conversations with industry participants and stakeholders
• Ability to go to sea and perform the duties of a fishery observer. These duties involve flexible work/sleep schedules, ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly, and the ability to work well with fishing community members, at times under difficult conditions
• Proficient in current MS Office software programs
• Proficient in the primary G Suite tools including Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Google+, Sites, and Hangouts

Benefits

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) - we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee