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Fishery Biologist 1 (17-879)
URL: http://www.psmfc.org/careers
Company / Organization: Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
Pay Rate: $22.00/hour
Type: Full-time
City: Seattle
State or Country if outside US: WA
Application Deadline: 16-May-17
Duration: Full Year (12 Months or more)
Description:
Location: Seattle, Washington (98115) Anticipated Start Date: June 12, 2017 Position Type: Full Year (12 months or more), Hourly/Non-Exempt Benefits Eligible: Yes | www.psmfc.org/benefits Salary Target: $22.00/hour Job Number: 17-879 How to Apply: Online at www.psmfc.org/careers Closing Date: May 16, 2017 at 9pm PT The North Pacific Fishery Management Council has established an intention to integrate electronic monitoring (EM) tools into the Observer Program for the fixed gear small-boat groundfish and halibut fisheries. The Council's intent is to develop EM to collect data to be used in catch estimation for this fleet. This research project will collect information that will help inform pre-implementation decisions and future Council alternatives for integrating electronic monitoring (EM) into the Observer Program. This position will analyze image data collected from fixed gear vessels in the Gulf of Alaska. Analyses of these data will inform the efficacy of EM as a tool to collect species composition, length and effort data to inform catch estimation. This position may include some fieldwork assisting in the maintenance of stereo camera systems and dockside fish sampling in Alaska or Washington. See full job details by viewing the attached PDF or by visiting http://www.psmfc.org/careers (Job #17-879).
Requirements:
Minimum Qualification Requirements: A range of education and experience may be presented. At the lower end of the range, candidates must present successful completion of a full 4-year course of study in an accredited college or university leading to a bachelor's or higher degree that included a major in biological science with at least 6 semester hours in aquatic subjects and at least 12 semester hours in the animal sciences. An equivalent combination of experience and education is also qualifying. At the upper end of the range, candidates must present one year of Specialized Experience** OR a year of graduate education that is directly related to the work of the position. **Specialized Experience is experience that equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position being filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. _____________________________________ 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 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: PSMFC Human Resources
Attachment: download