Fisheries Biologist

Entarian•Miami, FL

6d•Onsite

About The Position

Entarian is looking for a Fisheries Biologist to support the Southeast Fisheries Science Centers (SEFSC) Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD) providing data management support with distribution, reception, and quality control of commercial fisherman’s logbooks that are required to be submitted to the SEFSC. The salary for this position is approximately $50,000 - 52,000/year. Work will be based on-site at NOAA's SEFSC in Miami, FL.

Requirements

High School, plus 3 years relevant experience or Bachelors degree in Marine Science or related studies
Computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs.
Detail-oriented
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the United States at least 3 out of the last 5 years and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government facilities and systems.

Nice To Haves

Experience collecting catch and effort information from commercial fisheries.

Responsibilities

Annually distribute logbooks via US mail to permit holders
Travel locally via GOV to the post office to pick up incoming logbooks.
Process incoming logbooks: stamp as received, organize the forms and assign schedule numbers.
Monitor a phone line each business day that is used for permit holders who have questions about the logbook process. The contractor shall respond when appropriate or forward the question 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.
Monitor incoming calls.
Distribution of Wreckfish logbooks and dealer reporting forms to permit holders.
Data entry of Wreckfish logbooks and dealer reporting forms.
Participate in SEFSC-sponsored or participating outreach events such as Open Houses, Youth/Career Fairs, etc. in order to explain logbook program goals and methods to the public.

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
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Professional Membership Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Competitive compensation plan
Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance