Fisheries Monitoring Support

Tasks

• Data Management Support
• Distribution, reception, and quality control of commercial fisherman’s logbooks.
• Annually distribute logbooks via US mail to permit holders.
• Ensure correct logbook types and proper forms for supplementary data collections.
• Process incoming logbooks: stamp as received, organize forms, and assign schedule numbers.
• Maintain a phone line for permit holders’ questions.
• Respond to permit holder questions or forward to upper level staff.
• Mail wreckfish logbook and dealer reporting forms to permit holders as applicable.
• Data entry of various logbook and dealer reporting forms.
• Validation of various logbook and dealer reporting forms.
• Deliver to the post office and inform Chief, Fisheries Monitoring Branch or designee.
• Pick up mail on designated days, mail must be picked up by 1:00 pm.
• Notify Chief, Fisheries Monitoring Branch or designee upon completion.
• Process incoming logbooks: no more than 46 calendar days from receipt to move to master data.
• Submit status report monthly to Chief, Fisheries Monitoring Branch or designee.
• Monitor incoming calls: responses within 4 business days.
• Submit status report monthly to Chief, Fisheries Monitoring Branch or designee.
• Distribute Wreckfish logbooks and dealer reporting forms to permit holders.
• Mailings must be completed by March 20th.
• Submit written report to Chief, Fisheries Monitoring Branch or designee upon completion.
• Data entry of Wreckfish logbooks and dealer reporting forms.
• Complete by January 31st of the following year.
• Submit written report to Chief, Fisheries Monitoring Branch or designee upon completion.

Outreach and Education

• Participate in SEFSC-sponsored or participating outreach events.
• Explain logbook program goals and methods to the public.
• Deliver all materials such as presentations, handouts, lesson plans, etc. for approval 5 days prior to public presentation to the Chief, Fisheries Monitoring Branch or designee.

Essential Qualifications

• BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study OR three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs.

Desirable Qualifications

• Experience collecting catch and effort information from commercial fishers.

Pay

Salary range is $30 – $45 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Benefits

Equal Opportunity Employer. No discrimination based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status.

Culture

We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire.