Southeast Region Head Boat Survey (SRHS) Dockside Sampler

About the role

Entarian is seeking a Southeast Region Head Boat Survey (SRHS) Dockside Sampler to support the NOAA NMFS Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD).

Responsibilities

• Use custom data entry applications and database software such as, Microsoft Excel, Oracle and Access to summarize data and provide results.
• Review daily Trip Reports-identify errors and inconsistencies for all vessels in the area of responsibility.
• Review dockside sample data for accuracy and submit to Oracle system within 7 days of the date sampled.
• Conduct QA\QC procedures following prescribed protocols.
• Resource Surveys: Serve as the NOAA Fisheries field representative with head boat owners/operators and anglers in the Contractor’s assigned sampling area.
• Identify and enumerate individual fish to the species level from landed catches; collect length measurements, record weights and sex from individual fish in accordance with sampling protocols and goals.
• Collect fish otoliths and spines in accordance with sampling protocols and goals.
• Laboratory Support: Perform Quality Assurance\Quality Control (QA\QC) and analysis of biological samples collected during sampling operations.
• Process Otolith and spine collections based on sampling protocols and goals.
• Analytical Support: Assist in tracking vessel reporting compliance and reconciling vessel reporting issues, including contacting captains or vessel staff for missing Trip Reports.
• Update and submit Head boat Activity Reports (HARs) on a weekly basis in accordance with protocols.
• Review weekly late trip report list and hold list with attention to vessels of responsibility.
• Research Activities Support: Participate in various surveys and related research projects in the field and laboratory.
• Outreach And Education: Participate in public outreach efforts by assisting, meeting with fishermen, and participating in public events to educate the public about SRHA and fisheries management in the region.
• Present, facilitate, or participate in various position related workshops, scientific meetings, symposiums, and public forums such as Stock assessment data workshops, Fishery Management Council Meetings, and Port Agent Annual Meetings.
• Other General Duties: Assist the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Branch with collection of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data as necessary.
• Participate in administrative communications - weekly calls and quarterly calls at the prescribed time.
• Respond to unscheduled communications (calls and/or emails).
• Submit Weekly Activity Reports (WAR) with work completed.
• Conduct regular checks, maintenance, and precautions to ensure government equipment (vehicle, measuring boards, and computer) remains in good working order, and when needed, action taken to repair equipment.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Expert knowledge of Southeast U.S. Atlantic marine fish identification.
• Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles and methodologies of data management and analysis of fishery data.
• Experience with statistical analysis and providing results in presentation or report form.
• Experienced and proficient with Microsoft software, Oracle and relational databases to summarize landings and effort estimates, data QA/QA, compliance monitoring and analysis of sensitive data.
• 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.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance