Marine Fisheries Analyst / Policy Specialist

The Marine Fisheries Analyst / Policy Specialist works with senior science staff to support Ocean Conservancy’s science-based advocacy efforts to secure sustainable fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico and with a team of Ocean Conservancy scientists, attorneys, policy advocates, media and outreach staff to implement key conservation and sustainability provisions contained in recent amendments made to our nation’s fishery management laws.

SPECIFIC RESPONSIBILITIES:

Acquires, analyzes and interprets fisheries-related information and data to characterize the status, behavior and performance of fisheries, key fish stocks, and fishery management bodies in order to advance Ocean Conservancy goals of conservation and sustainability. Acquires information and data on all aspects of fisheries, the biology and ecology of fished and related species, their habitats and environments, and the sociological and economics characteristics of the fisheries. Describes, summarizes, analyzes, synthesizes and interprets such information and data. Identifies gaps in our knowledge and formulates strategies for filling those gaps. Prepares reports and papers detailing the findings of these investigations. Analyzes current and proposed fisheries management policies to ensure they are scientifically sound and achieving conservation mandates. Uses the information, findings and their policy implications to develop strategies for affecting the changes in policy and management practices necessary for achieving sustainable fisheries in the Gulf of Mexico region.

QUALIFICATIONS:

BS (MS preferred) in fisheries science, or closely related field. Minimum 3- 5 years professional experience with the acquisition, organization, analysis, synthesis, interpreting and reporting of a range of the scientific information and data. Experience and proficiency in data management, and in conducting statistical and modeling analyses. Excellent working knowledge of Excel, Access and Arcview (or equivalent), and with statistical analysis and computer modeling packages. Familiarity with US marine fishery management regulations and policy, and the practices of marine fishery management agencies required. Experience using scientific information to affect policy changes in fisheries or other natural resource management arenas. Ability to clearly formulate and communicate complex ideas orally and in writing. Excellent writing skills and proficiency with MS Word (or equivalent). Demonstrated ability to work effectively under the direction of other scientists and in collaboration with a diverse project team. Ability to work with minimal supervision, set priorities among competing projects, meets objectives and deadlines, resolve routine problems independently, and recognize and work with supervisor to resolve complex or unusual problems. Willingness to occasionally travel and work long hours when required by project objectives.

All qualified candidates are encouraged to apply by submitting a resume, letter of interest and salary expectations to:

Ocean Conservancy
1300 19th Street NW, 8th floor
Washington, D.C. 20036
Attn:Marine Fisheries Analyst / Policy Specialist

Or send an e-mail to:
jobs@oceanconservancy.org.

Or send a Fax to:
Attn: Marine Fisheries Analyst / Policy Specialist
202-872-0619