Southeast Region Head Boat Survey (SRHS) Dockside Sampler

Entarian•Beaufort, NC

9d•$55,000 - $65,000•Onsite

About The Position

This position is contingent upon contract award. Entarian is seeking a Southeast Region Head Boat Survey (SRHS) Dockside Sampler to support the NOAA NMFS Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD). The role involves gathering data directly from fishery participants through fisheries dependent activities and collaborating with state, commission, and federal partners across the U.S. Gulf of Mexico, southeastern Atlantic, and Caribbean regions.

Requirements

BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience.
Expert knowledge of Southeast U.S. Atlantic marine fish identification.
Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles and methodologies of data management and analysis of fishery data.
Perform statistical analysis and provide results in presentation or report form.
Experienced and proficient with Microsoft software, Oracle and relational databases to summarize landings and effort estimates, data QA/QA, compliance monitoring and analysis of sensitive data.
Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to enter the applicable government facility.

Nice To Haves

Proficient in the use of fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification books and keys; computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs.
Experience collecting catch and effort information from recreational fishermen
Knowledge of collection of routine biological samples (lengths, age structures, gonads, etc.) from marine fish.

Responsibilities

Use custom data entry applications and database software such as, Microsoft Excel, Oracle and Access to summarize data and provide results.
Review daily Trip Reports-identify errors and inconsistencies for all vessels in the area of responsibility.
Review dockside sample data for accuracy and submit to Oracle system within 7 days of the date sampled.
Conduct QA\QC procedures following prescribed protocols.
Provide biological sampling from the recreational head boat fishery in the Southeastern United States from North Carolina to Texas.
Serve as the NOAA Fisheries field representative with head boat owners/operators and anglers in the Contractor’s assigned sampling area.
Identify and enumerate individual fish to the species level from landed catches; collect length measurements, record weights and sex from individual fish in accordance with sampling protocols and goals.
Collect fish otoliths and spines in accordance with sampling protocols and goals.
Perform Quality Assurance\Quality Control (QA\QC) and analysis of biological samples collected during sampling operations
Process Otolith and spine collections based on sampling protocols and goals.
Assist in tracking vessel reporting compliance and reconciling vessel reporting issues, including contacting captains or vessel staff for missing Trip Reports.
Update and submit Head boat Activity Reports (HARs) on a weekly basis in accordance with protocols.
Review weekly late trip report list and hold list with attention to vessels of responsibility.
Participate in various surveys and related research projects in the field and laboratory.
Participate in public outreach efforts by assisting, meeting with fishermen, and participating in public events to educate the public about SRHA and fisheries management in the region.
Present, facilitate, or participate in various position related workshops, scientific meetings, symposiums, and public forums such as Stock assessment data workshops, Fishery Management Council Meetings, and Port Agent Annual Meetings.
Assist the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Branch with collection of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data as necessary.
Participate in administrative communications - weekly calls and quarterly calls at the prescribed time. Responds to unscheduled communications (calls and/or emails).
Submit Weekly Activity Reports (WAR) with work completed.
Conduct regular checks, maintenance, and precautions to ensure government equipment (vehicle, measuring boards, and computer) remains in good working order, and when needed, action taken to repair equipment.

Benefits

Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
Paid Time Off (PTO)
Basic Life & Supplemental Life
Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
Employee assistance program (EAP)
Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
Skills Development & Certifications
Professional Membership Reimbursement
Employee Referral Program
Competitive compensation plan
Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company’s performance