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| Title | Fisheries Biologist |
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.
Biological Technician III/Biological Sampler (Fisheries) III Work Schedule: Full time, Monday-Friday Travel Required: Yes, up to 75% Salary: Commensurate with experienceContact Person: LeShan Witherspoon, lwitherspoon@remsainc.com Date Available: Immediately REMSA Inc. (http://www.remsainc.com) is seeking an experienced, highly motivated, and results oriented Fisheries Biological Sampler to fill an immediate opening in Gloucester, MA. Candidates should be familiar with the fisheries’ data collection and reporting procedures and systems set forth by NOAA’s NMFS for the Northeast US region. This project assists in the monitoring of commercially important fish and shellfish species to ensure that they are being managed appropriately. Prior experience working with the Northeastern fishery industry, obtaining and examining field samples, and/or regulations on fisheries monitoring set forth by NMFS is desirable. We are looking for team players who can work independently with minimal supervision towards meeting team goals and objectives. JOB DESCRIPTION: The incumbent will work in support of the enforcement of policies set forth in the Magnuson-Stevens Fisheries Conservation and Management Act. As a part of a team of scientists conducting sampling along the Atlantic coast from Virginia to Maine, you will collect data from commercial and recreational industry sources to be recorded and analyzed by the Fisheries Statistics Office. This work requires a variety of skill sets including knowledge of biological sampling methods to be employed, effective communication, problem-solving, conflict resolution, and knowledge of field procedures. Duties in this role include, but are not limited to the following:· Collection of Weight Samples & Weighout Data from commercial landings. This requires visits to ports and dealer locations. · Interview of Vessel Operations to obtain landing & harvest data. Information is to be collected through personal visits to vessels to interview owners and operators and through examination of official records maintained for the vessel.· Prepare data for upload and processing through the Commercial Data Entry System (CODES). This includes auditing for completeness and accuracy, coding for proper entry for data not submitted on standard forms, and organization of data to follow standard procedures. Communication of any deficiencies is to be communicated to the proper management personnel. · Data entry is performed to transmit in the form of a database to upload into the system for review and use by · Manually input the desired parameters into database in an efficient manner being careful that translation from the original form is accurate · Audit data entered to ensure accuracy and completeness· Submit audited data on regularly scheduled basis (monthly) for review · Complete bi-weekly progress reports detailing current information on progress towards specific goals assigned as well as any news of activities within the local fishery community for publication and distribution REQUIREMENTS: Must be able to pass a background screening in order to receive security clearance due to the sensitive nature of this position.Must be a U.S. citizenPossession of, or ability to obtain Transportation Workers’ Identification Card (TWIC) card per Homeland Security requirementsValid Driver’s License with Clear Driving RecordEducation: Minimum of Bachelor’s degree in Fisheries/Marine Science or related fieldExperience: 1-2 years in a similar role · Ability to identify Atlantic ground fish species· Capability to work as a member of a team in order to achieve common goals· Experience obtaining aging samples from whole specimens· Ability to travel extensively (typically by car) throughout Massachusetts, Maine, and New Hampshire on a weekly basis, with occasional trips to other Atlantic states as required · Ability to work a non-traditional schedule to accommodate fishing industry’s landing patterns· Ability to lift 50+ pounds repeatedly· Ability to stand, stoop, and sit for prolonged periods of time· Ability and willingness to work in harsh conditions and sometimes hazardous environments unsupervised while following standard safety protocols· Knowledge of fishing industry including equipment used and marine species is desirable· Knowledge of databases and the ability to manage and manipulate data within them. MS Access/Excel is a must, advanced programs are preferred· Excellent interpersonal communication skills, both written and oral · Attention to detail · Professional appearance and demeanor · Ability to accurately record and audit data · Computer skills including MS Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, Access, etc.)· Flexibility to take on a variety of tasks based on the workload and needs of the team · Excellent conflict management and relationship building skills. The ability to get along with a variety of types of people from different backgrounds. BENEFITS: Full time position with a competitive salary based on experience. Benefits include: health, dental, life & disability insurance, vacation and sick leave accrual, 401K, and Tuition Reimbursement. Application Instructions: In your resume, be sure to include all relevant experience, education, and skills. Please provide a cover letter outlining why you would be a good fit for this position and your salary requirements. Have at least 3 professional references available to be contacted at a later date. Please submit materials via email to: recruit@remsainc.com or FAX to 757.722.4571 Please refer to position title in responses. Please email any questions about this position to LeShan at: lwitherspoon@remsainc.com, or call 757.722.0113 X16. |