Fisheries Services Coordinator

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

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 position supervises permanent and temporary Fisheries Technicians, maintains the vessel fleet, manages 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 entities with vessel coordination agreements with MIT. The role includes registering fishers and vessels, coordinating vessel traffic and potential conflicts during fisheries openings, maintaining records and communications, and operating, refueling, maintaining, and performing minor repairs on vessels up to 30 feet in length. Work is performed in both office and outdoor settings, including during adverse weather. Employees may be expected to perform a range of other office and field duties from time to time.

Requirements

High school graduation or GED, plus at least two years of college-level credits from an accredited university or college, including coursework in math, English, biology, or related fields.
Five years of experience including vessel operation, repairs, maintenance and diagnosis; creating and maintaining records; and supervisory experience.
Washington State Boater Education Card.
Ability to write legibly and concisely and prepare detailed written reports.
Ability to use computers and common office programs, including Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
Ability to multitask and coordinate several activities daily.
Skill operating powered vessels up to 30 feet in length and onboard instruments and equipment.
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 and complete tasks independently.
Skill 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 establish effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
Valid Washington State driver’s license required at appointment or at a time set by the Tribe.

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 by collecting and entering required information and issuing 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 regarding 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.
Operate powered vessels up to 30 feet long in accordance with established procedures and marine navigation rules, and refuel vessels as required.
Maintain vessels, diagnose problems, and perform minor repairs.
Supervise and direct permanent and temporary technical staff.
Sort and file incoming mail and documentation as directed by the supervisor.
Perform other office and field duties as needed.