Southeast Region Head Boat Survey (SRHS) Fisheries Biologist

This position is contingent upon contract award.

Entarian is seeking a Fisheries Biologist to support the NOAA NMFS Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD) Southeast Region Head Boat Survey (SRHS). 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.

The task includes the following:

Resource Surveys:

Provides administrative support to manage and analyze fishery dependent data from the recreational head boat fishery in the Southeastern United States from North Carolina to Texas.
• Manages, organizes, and maintains SRHS and NMFS databases to ensure proper functioning, data quality, and error corrections.

Laboratory Support:

• Performs QA\QC and analysis of biological samples collected during sampling operations, including otolith and spine collections, and processes in the Oracle system.
• Provides errors reports to port agents for corrections

Data Management Support:

• Uses custom data entry applications and database software such as, Microsoft Excel, Oracle and Access to summarize data and provide results.
• Organizes, and maintains bioprofile, logbook catch record, and head boat activity report databases.
• Compiles dockside sampling data from head boat port agents in the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico.
• Maintains and develops quality assurance and quality control analyses and procedures on Head boat Survey data.
• Compiles and maintains vessel directory and contact information.
• Tracks vessel reporting compliance.

Analytical Support:

• Utilize SAS and/or R analytical software, Oracle and relational databases to summarize landings and effort estimates, data QA/QC, compliance monitoring and analysis of sensitive data.
• Performs and assists with various data analyses in support of data requests and general scientific inquiries.
• Performs data summaries and analyses in support of SEDAR activities.
• Assists in completion of annual report summarizing head boat survey data, including landings, effort, and impacts on the South Atlantic and Gulf of Mexico head boat fishery.

Outreach and Education:

• 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.

Other General Duties:

• Assists the staff in the Fisheries Ecosystems Branch with collection of fishery-dependent and fishery-independent data as necessary.

• Participates in special projects including multidisciplinary collaborations within and outside the agency.

• Writes scientific proposals to compete for extramural funding.

• Reviews reports, manuscripts and scientific proposals.

The salary for this position is approximately $60,000 - 65,000/year.

Work will be based on-site at NOAA's Beaufort, NC facility.

• 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.
• Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles and methodologies of data management and analysis of fishery data.
• Experienced and proficient in advanced database software such as SAS, R, Oracle and Access to summarize data, perform statistical analysis and provide results in presentation or report form.
• 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.

• Experience managing and analyzing catch and effort information from recreational fishermen
• Knowledge of statistical concepts and theory
• Expertise in data management and analysis.

Compensation
We consider several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits
All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• 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

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