Fisheries Services Coordinator

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

1d•$66,185 - $99,278

About The Position

Under general direction from the Biologist III, the Fisheries Services Coordinator maintains professional relationships between the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT), the Port of Seattle, and local waterway agencies. The role supervises permanent and temporary Fisheries Technicians, maintains the vessel fleet, handles fisher identification and vessel registration, and documents and implements established procedures and protocols. The coordinator serves as a liaison among fishers, the Port of Seattle, and other entities with vessel coordination agreements with MIT. The position involves coordinating vessel activity during fisheries openings in the Tribe’s Usual & Accustomed Area, maintaining records and communication logs, operating and maintaining powered vessels up to 30 feet, and supervising technical staff. Work is performed outdoors and in an office setting, and employees may be asked to perform a range of office and field duties beyond their regular responsibilities.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED, plus at least two years of college-level credits from an accredited college or university, including coursework in math, English, biology, or related fields.
Five years of experience that includes vessel operation, repairs, maintenance and diagnosis; creating and maintaining records; and supervisory experience.
Washington State Boater Education Card.
Ability to write legibly and concisely.
Ability to use computers and common office programs, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to multitask and coordinate several activities daily.
Skill in operating powered vessels up to 30 feet and using onboard instruments and equipment.
Ability to prepare detailed written reports.
Ability to deal calmly with difficult people or situations in person or by phone.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and perform outdoor work in inclement weather.
Ability to work independently with regulatory agencies.
Skill in operating Geographic Positioning Systems.
Ability to operate different types of fishing nets, including gillnet, beach seine, and dip-net.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and complete tasks independently.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
Valid Washington State driver’s license at appointment or by a time set by the Tribe.
Ability to frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds.
Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, peripheral, and depth vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

Red Cross Basic First Aid and CPR.

Responsibilities

Act as a liaison between fishers, the Port of Seattle, and other entities with vessel coordination agreements with MIT.
Register fishers and vessels; collect and enter information; issue fisher ID numbers, vessel registration numbers, and annual fisher and vessel stickers.
Oversee, document, and implement procedures and protocols for fisher vessel coordination during fisheries openings within the Tribe’s Usual & Accustomed Area.
Communicate with agency employees about vessel traffic and notify Tribal fishers of potential conflicts with local waterway agencies.
Create and maintain records of net locations at potential MIT usual and accustomed fishing stations covered by agreements.
Maintain logs of communications with the supervisor, MIT staff, fishers, and local agencies, including phone, email, fax, and verbal communications.
Operate a powered vessel up to 30 feet in length in compliance with established procedures and navigation rules, and refuel it as needed.
Maintain vessels, diagnose issues, and perform minor repairs.
Supervise permanent and temporary technical staff and direct their duties.
Sort and file incoming mail and documentation as directed by the supervisor.
Perform a range of office and field duties as needed, which may be outside regular responsibilities.