Fisheries Services Manager

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

1d•$79,691 - $127,499

About The Position

The Fisheries Services Manager implements vessel traffic agreements and maintains professional relationships between private and government agencies responsible for vessel traffic through waterways within the Tribe’s Usual and Accustomed Fishing areas (U&A) and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT). The role manages and supervises services to MIT fishers and ensures those services comply with applicable legal requirements. It also ensures that all harvest management program vessels are repaired and maintained according to US Coast Guard vessel standards. The position manages fisher and vessel registrations, payment claims, coordination agreements, communications, and confidential databases. It coordinates fisher vessels during fisheries openings and acts as a liaison between MIT fishers and local waterway entities. The role also procures necessary materials and equipment. Employees may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time, including duties that may not relate directly to their regular responsibilities.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Fisheries Management, Natural Resources Management, Marine or Maritime Management, or a closely related field; alternatively, an associate degree plus two years of related experience or five years of related experience may be accepted.
Five years of progressively responsible experience in fisheries operations, marine or vessel operations, natural resources, regulatory program administration, program coordination, or a closely related field.
Experience creating and maintaining records and preparing detailed written reports.
Good knowledge of Title 6, general administrative regulations, and in-season regulations.
Swift Water Training.
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.
Ability to follow written and oral instructions and complete tasks independently.
Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
Ability to calmly resolve tense or emotionally charged situations by phone or in person.
Ability to work outdoors in adverse weather and perform a variety of work in inclement weather.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with personnel from regulatory agencies.
Driver’s license.
Ability to lift and/or move up to 80 pounds frequently.

Responsibilities

Approve or deny fisher payment claims during the commercial fishing season, including claims for net moves, net damage or displacement, replacement of damaged nets, and loss of income due to damaged nets.
Provide final approval by signature for individual fisher payment claims.
Manage the fisher and vessel registration system and ensure compliance with associated legal requirements.
Act as a liaison between MIT tribal fishers and local waterway entities responsible for vessel traffic or moorage facilities.
Manage commerce notices affecting Muckleshoot’s U&A areas and communicate them to Tribal fishers.
Manage and oversee established procedures and protocols for fisher vessel coordination during fisheries openings, including communications with waterway entities to avoid potential conflicts during MIT fisheries.
Manage, create, and maintain confidential databases concerning MIT fishers, including personal information, payments for net moves, and reimbursements for gear damage.
Manage and implement MIT coordination agreements.
Procure necessary materials and equipment, including capital and non-capital items.
Ensure harvest management program vessels are repaired and maintained according to US Coast Guard vessel standards.
Perform a range of office and field duties as needed.