Fishery Biologist II – Fisheries Electronic Reporting Support

Lynker Corporation•Miami, FL

1d•$65,000 - $95,000•Onsite

About The Position

Lynker Corporation, in partnership with TechGlobal, is seeking a Fishery Biologist II to support NOAA Fisheries’ Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC), Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD). This proposed role will provide fisheries monitoring and electronic reporting support, including commercial logbook processing, Fisheries Electronic Reporting System (FERS) support, eTrips testing, data quality control, analysis, outreach, training, and meeting support. The SEFSC supports fisheries science across the Southeast Region, including the South Atlantic, Gulf of Mexico, and Caribbean. FSD supports collection of fisheries-dependent data, electronic reporting systems, data compilation, quality control and assurance, analysis, stock assessment activities, reporting, and dissemination of fisheries information to scientists and managers. Hiring for this position will be contingent on contract award.

Requirements

MS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study; or BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
Computer literacy and experience with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs.
Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles, and methodologies of fish or related biological field sufficient to independently perform scientific tasks using standard methods and techniques.

Nice To Haves

Experience collecting catch and effort information from commercial fishers.

Responsibilities

Distribute, receive, quality control, and finalize commercial fishermen’s logbooks submitted to SEFSC for Highly Migratory Species and Coastal Fisheries.
Support testing and implementation of the SEFSC Fisheries Electronic Reporting System (FERS).
Annually distribute logbooks via U.S. mail to permit holders, ensuring permit holders receive the correct logbook type and any required supplemental forms or notifications.
Distribute logbooks to new permit holders as they enter the fishery.
Travel locally via government vehicle to pick up incoming logbooks from the post office.
Process incoming logbooks, including stamping as received, organizing forms, coding and assigning schedule numbers, checking for compliance issues, and preparing data for scanning.
Correct validation errors through contact with permit holders by phone or mail, as appropriate.
Monitor a phone line each business day for permit holders with questions about the logbook process.
Respond to permit holder questions when appropriate or forward questions to upper-level staff.
Generate FERS registration PINs and mail instructions to permit holders who request registration.
Test new versions of the eTrips application to ensure each release works as intended.
Assist SEFSC divisional staff with analysis and extraction of HMS and Coastal logbook data using SQL and standard statistical programs such as SAS or R.
Query and analyze logbook data to investigate and develop quality control and validation processes for the electronic reporting process.
Extract and summarize electronic reporting data for comparison to the standard reporting process and produce reports as required.
Participate in SEFSC-sponsored or participating outreach events, including Open Houses and Youth/Career Fairs, to explain electronic logbook program goals and methods.
Assist Government staff with electronic logbook processing training sessions for new hires.
Prepare for and present, facilitate, or participate in electronic logbook reporting-related workshops, scientific and technological meetings, symposiums, and public forums.
Present SEFSC electronic logbook reporting materials at Fishery Management Council meetings, ACCSP and GFIN working group meetings, HMS Advisory Panel meetings, and other assigned meetings.
Attend conferences and symposia with sessions on electronic reporting, including presenting SEFSC information and attending relevant sessions.
Submit required presentations and training materials for approval five days prior to public presentation, training, meetings, or conferences.
Submit travel requests through the COR when travel is required.

Benefits

Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
Flexible spending accounts
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Short- and long-term disability insurance
Life and accident insurance
Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
Employee Referral Program
Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
Personalized career growth plans for every employee