Data Debriefer

Responsibilities

• Review/edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs for completeness and accuracy within established timelines.
• 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. Submit weekly.
• Keep the Data Quality Specialist, data quality program manager and data managers informed of important and serious data recording issues.
• Auxiliary in routine audits and checks on trip data prior to the trip being loaded to the observer database.
• Auxiliary in 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.
• May be assigned periodic regional outreach events.
• May participate on research cruises aboard NOAA research vessels.
• 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.

Qualifications

• Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience and requirements for degrees.
• 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.
• 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.

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.
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace.
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee.