Marine Fisheries Biologist
About The Position
The Marine Fisheries Biologist designs, conducts, and evaluates scientifically sound projects addressing fishery management needs for the Washington Regional Office of the Division of Marine Fisheries. The position analyzes data; prepares and reviews technical reports and grant proposals for state and federal funding; supports fishery management plan development; and assists with field data collection. The Biologist supports Southeast Area Monitoring and Assessment Program (SEAMAP) and Division Fisheries Information Management Support (FIMMS) initiatives. Duties include field sampling, data-quality and review measures, improving data collection and correction processes, and facilitating transfer of data to the SEAMAP database and internet mapping system with compliant metadata. The role also provides technical and database support to the multi-species tagging program, including management and dissemination of acoustic tagging data, and supports other data collection programs as needed. The position operates trucks, boats with outboard motors, trailer boats, and sampling equipment, and participates in sampling trips in the open waters of Pamlico Sound and surrounding river systems. Strong oral and written communication skills are required for working with the public and colleagues. The role may involve late evening and early morning hours and requires some overnight travel, including overnight stays aboard research vessels. A valid driver’s license is required.
Requirements
- Bachelor’s degree in wildlife or fisheries management, fisheries science, zoology, biological science, or a closely related curriculum from an appropriately accredited institution, and two years of experience in wildlife or fisheries management; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Valid driver’s license.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
Responsibilities
- Design, conduct, and evaluate scientifically sound projects addressing fishery management needs.
- Analyze data and prepare and review technical reports and grant proposals.
- Support fishery management plan development.
- Assist with field data collection and sampling in Pamlico Sound and surrounding river systems.
- Support SEAMAP data collection, verification, and dissemination, including transfer of data to its database and internet mapping system with compliant metadata.
- Support FIMMS initiatives, including improving data collection and correction processes.
- Provide technical and database support to the multi-species tagging program, including management and dissemination of acoustic tagging data.
- Provide technical and database support to other data collection programs as needed.
- Operate trucks, boats with outboard motors, trailer boats, and sampling equipment.
Benefits
- Eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program as a state employee.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
