Fishery Biologist II – Fisheries Electronic Reporting Support

About the role

Lynker Corporation, in partnership with TechGlobal, is seeking a Fishery Biologist II to support NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD).

Responsibilities

• Distribute, receive, quality control, and finalize commercial fishermen’s logbooks submitted to SEFSC for Highly Migratory Species and Coastal Fisheries.
• Support testing and implementation of the SEFSC Fisheries Electronic Reporting System (FERS).
• Annually distribute logbooks via U.S. mail to permit holders, ensuring permit holders receive the correct logbook type and any required supplemental forms or notifications.
• Distribute logbooks to new permit holders as they enter the fishery.
• Travel locally via government vehicle to pick up incoming logbooks from the post office.
• Process incoming logbooks, including stamping as received, organizing forms, coding and assigning schedule numbers, checking for compliance issues, and preparing data for scanning.
• Correct validation errors through contact with permit holders by phone or mail, as appropriate.
• Monitor a phone line each business day for permit holders with questions about the logbook process.
• Respond to permit holder questions when appropriate or forward questions to upper-level staff.
• Generate FERS registration PINs and mail instructions to permit holders who request registration.
• Test new versions of the eTrips application to ensure each release works as intended.
• Affiliate with SEFSC divisional staff with analysis and extraction of HMS and Coastal logbook data using SQL and standard statistical programs such as SAS or R.
• Query and analyze logbook data to investigate and develop quality control and validation processes for the electronic reporting process.
• Extract and summarize electronic reporting data for comparison to the standard reporting process and produce reports as required.
• Participate in SEFSC-sponsored or participating outreach events, including Open Houses and Youth/Career Fairs, to explain electronic logbook program goals and methods.
• Affiliate with Government staff with electronic logbook processing training sessions for new hires.
• Prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate in electronic logbook reporting-related workshops, scientific and technological meetings, symposiums, and public forums.
• Present SEFSC electronic logbook reporting materials at Fishery Management Council meetings, ACCSP and GFIN working group meetings, HMS Advisory Panel meetings, and other assigned meetings.
• Submit required presentations and training materials for approval five days prior to public presentation, training, meetings, or conferences.
• Submit travel requests through the COR when travel is required.

Requirements

• MS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study; or BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Computer literacy and experience with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs.
• Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles, and methodologies of fish or related biological field sufficient to independently perform scientific tasks using standard methods and techniques.
• Experience collecting catch and effort information from commercial fishers preferred.

Qualifications

• MS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study; or BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Computer literacy and experience with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs.
• Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles, and methodologies of fish or related biological field sufficient to independently perform scientific tasks using standard methods and techniques.
• Experience collecting catch and effort information from commercial fishers preferred.

Skills

• Excellent communication skills.
• Strong organizational and time management skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.
• Experience with SQL and statistical software (SAS or R).

Benefits

Lynker Corporation offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• 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.

Pay

The salary range for this position is $50,000 - $70,000 annually.

Schedule

The Fishery Biologist II will work from 600 a.m. to 800 p.m., Monday through Friday.

About Lynker

Lynker Corporation, a growing, employee-owned business, specializes in professional, scientific, and technical services. Our team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost-effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement. Lynker focuses on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities - creatively and effectively. Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions.

Employment

Employment is subject to successful completion of any required background checks and security processing required by the customer. Lynker is an E-Verify employer. Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.