Fisheries Services Manager

Muckleshoot Indian Tribe•Auburn, WA

13h

About The Position

The Fisheries Services Manager implements vessel traffic agreements and maintains professional relationships with private and government agencies responsible for vessel traffic through waterways within the Tribe’s Usual and Accustomed Fishing areas and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe. The role manages and supervises services to Tribal fishers and ensures those services comply with applicable legal requirements. It also ensures that harvest management program vessels are repaired and maintained according to U.S. Coast Guard vessel standards. The manager oversees fisher claims and registrations, coordinates with waterway entities, manages communications and procedures related to fisheries openings, and implements Tribal coordination agreements. The role also maintains confidential fisher databases and procures necessary materials and equipment. Employees may perform a range of office and field duties, including duties outside their regular responsibilities, in support of the Tribe’s community service commitment.

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 requirements, 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 varied work in inclement conditions.
Ability to maintain professional relationships with regulatory agency personnel.
Valid driver’s license.

Responsibilities

Approve or deny fisher payment claims during the commercial fishing season, including claims related to net moves, net damage or displacement, replacement of damaged nets, and lost income.
Provide final approval and signature for individual fisher payment claims.
Manage the fisher and vessel registration system and ensure compliance with associated legal requirements.
Serve as a liaison between Muckleshoot Indian Tribe fishers and local waterway entities responsible for vessel traffic or moorage facilities.
Manage commerce notices that affect Muckleshoot’s Usual and Accustomed 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.
Create, manage, and maintain confidential databases concerning Tribal fishers, including personal information, net-move payments, and gear-damage reimbursements.
Manage and implement Muckleshoot Indian Tribe coordination agreements.
Procure necessary materials and equipment, including capital and non-capital items.
Ensure harvest management program vessels are repaired and maintained according to U.S. Coast Guard vessel standards.
Perform a range of office and field duties as needed.