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Fisheries Policy Analyst (18-1112)
URL: https://www.psmfc.org/psmfc-info/careers_2018
Company / Organization: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
Pay Rate: $23.00-$24.00
Type: Full-time
City: Seattle
State or Country if outside US: Washington
Application Deadline: 14-Nov-18
Description:
Group Definition: Data Management Specialists (Social Sciences) use a background in the social sciences as they assist in the population, maintenance, enhancement and distribution of databases. They locate, obtain, standardize, enter, verify, and correct various data sets related to project goals and work plans. Position/Project Specifics: This project, Retrospective of management actions of North Pacific fisheries, will perform and support a collaborative research project involving North Pacific Fishery Management Council (NPFMC), NMFS Alaska Regional Office (AKRO), and NMFS Alaska Fisheries Science Center (AFSC) staff. The NPFMC, the AKRO, and AFSC work together to different degrees across projects and management actions to fulfill diverse mandates and effectively manage the marine resources of the North Pacific. The project will provide a retrospective that will directly improve the quality and efficiency of analyses conducted on North Pacific fishery management actions. This project will conduct a review of past analyses and identify key elements that contribute to their success. A comprehensive overview of the features of the most successful analyses will inform future analyses and strategic choices of how to best plan for different analytical needs. This project will provide insight into when analyses have proved most effective and when additional information would have been most beneficial. The output from the project will also help identify the existing or potential tools that will be most effective in improving future analyses. The Analyst hired to support this project will work with NOAA Fisheries and North Pacific Fishery Management Council staff to evaluate previous analyses to identify best practices that may be used to make future analyses better and more efficient. The position will involve reading, analyzing, and summarizing documents, discussing analyses with analysts, assisting in writing documents and presenting project results. The ideal candidate will possess knowledge of analysis and visualization concepts, fisheries and natural resources management, some knowledge of statistics and statistical analysis, economics, strong interpersonal communications across varied audiences, and have strong writing skills. Essential Functions: (The functions listed below are characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this group and pay band. They are not all-inclusive. Individual positions may perform some or all, as well as other similar work.) At the lower end of the range, employees: • Compile project data into standardized electronic data formats. This includes accessing filed information and verifying its accuracy and completeness, performing data entry, electronic data transfer, editing, and error checking. • Extract relevant data which may be presented in many different text and numeric formats, reports, tables, graphics, or figures. • Maintain a local archive of current and historical reports and documents. • Coordinate the regular transfer of reference materials to archives and libraries. • Create queries, summaries, and/or maps in response to requests for customized data. • Prepare and manipulate various data and graphic outputs for use in reports, presentations and internet applications, using standardized retrieval scripts. At the upper end of the range, employees: • Develop and implement databases and libraries. Includes acquiring new data as well as taking previously created or historical databases or spreadsheets and integrating them. Data sources vary in format including database, spreadsheet, and survey data sets. Custom interfaces may be required. • Produce written research and statistical reports (including graphs, tables, maps, and text), data sets, and data summaries using a variety of analytical techniques and software tools. This involves the use, modification, and development of database retrieval scripts. • Document data handling and reporting to ensure consistency and validity of data between and within sites. Files may come from sources that use different computer.
Requirements:
Minimum Qualification Requirements: Candidates must present one year of Specialized Experience** AND four years of successfully completed education above high school in anthropology, economics, statistics, or any other field that provides the same knowledge. An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying. A bachelor's degree in field that required some analysis or a master's degree in marine affairs or public policy recommended. Some experience in marine science and management is strongly recommended.________________________________________ Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission is an Affirmative Action (AA) and Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer and welcomes all qualified applicants. Applicants will receive fair and impartial consideration without regard to race, sex, color, religion, national origin, gender identity, age, mental or physical disability, sexual orientation, veteran status, genetic data, or other legally protected status. If you have a disability and need assistance completing the application form, you may call the PSMFC human resources office at (503) 595-3100 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. PST, Monday-Friday. Reasonable accommodations for interviews will be provided upon request to individuals with disabilities. We maintain a drug-free workplace.
Point of Contact: Suzann Northup
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