Marine Finfish Biologist

State of North Carolina

2d

About The Position

This Marine Finfish Biologist will participate in field sampling; design and oversee monitoring surveys; analyze and interpret data; author and edit Fishery Management Plans (FMP), information papers, and other reports or documents of assigned projects. The Biologist is responsible for designing, developing, conducting, and evaluating scientifically sound projects to address issues in fisheries management. This includes being the statewide lead biologist for specific statewide sampling programs as well as being the Central District Office, Southern District, Fisheries Science Section lead for other statewide fishery independent and dependent sampling programs. The Biologist participates as lead, co-lead, and/or member of the team in the development FMPs and participates in the Marine Fisheries Commission, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and Federal council committees for the division. The Biologist participates in the district fisheries science and management activities by assisting the Biologist Supervisors, District Managers and Section Chief preparing drafts of proclamations (legal documents placing restrictions and seasons on fish and fishermen) and attending meetings with other state and federal management agencies, recreational and commercial fishing groups, and the public. The Marine Fisheries Biologist is the public contact on the Division’s website as a species leading to addressing public inquiries as well as fulfilling data requests. The Biologist will be responsible for the direction of one or more employees, including monitoring work schedules and managing employee performance. The ability to operate a boat and follow Coast Guard navigation rules is required.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in wildlife or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, or a biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution and three years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Ability to operate a boat and follow Coast Guard navigation rules is required.

Responsibilities

• Designs, develops, conducts and evaluates scientifically sound projects to address issues in fisheries management.
• Analyze and interpret data, prepare and edit written reports with recommendations to make fisheries management decisions including federal grant reports, federal Council or Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission FMPs, North Carolina state FMPs, North Carolina Coastal Habitat Plan, and other memos and reports.
• Serve as lead/co-lead or a team member on one or more Fishery Management Plans and work with other state and regional agencies.
• Responsible for gathering input from staff, other scientists, enforcement officers, fishermen and dealers and relaying information to the Fisheries Management Biologist Supervisors, District Managers and Section Chief.
• Provide supervision to technicians in the Fisheries Management, Southern District, Central District Office to ensure that division and federal projects, and program goals are met.

Benefits

• Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program
• Comprehensive benefits, including a variety of leave options, professional development opportunities, insurance, and more.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level