Fisheries Monitoring Biologist

CSS, Inc • Miami, FL

5d • Onsite

About The Position

CSS, Inc. is looking for a qualified candidate to support the Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD) of NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC). This individual will provide data management, analytical, and scientific support.

Requirements

• MS Degree in Marine Science or a related field; OR BS Degree plus three years of relevant experience.
• Proficient with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics software.
• Knowledge of SQL and standard statistical programs such as SAS or R
• Ability to apply basic concepts, principles and methodologies to independently perform scientific tasks using standard methods and techniques
• Ability to pass a National Agency Check (NACI) and maintain it throughout the duration of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Experience collecting catch and effort information from commercial fishers preferred

Responsibilities

• Distribute, receive, quality control, and finalize commercial fishermen's logbooks that are required to be submitted to the SEFSC
• Support FERS Registration of Permit holders and e-Trip application testing
• Assist in the analysis and extraction of logbook data using SQL and standard statistical programs such as SAS or R
• Participate in outreach events such as Open Houses, Youth/Career Fairs, etc. in order to explain logbook program goals and methods to the public
• Present, facilitate, or participate in various electronic logbook reporting related workshops, scientific and technological meetings, symposiums, and public forums.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level