18-Nov-22 03:54 PM
URL: http://www.asmfc.org/files/JobAnnouncements/22-021%20FMP_Coord_Dec22_final.pdf
Company / Organization: Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission
Pay Rate: $57,000 - 62,000
Type: Full-time
City: Arlington
State or Country if outside US: VA
Application Deadline: 09-Dec-22
Duration: Permanent
Description:

Duties: As Fishery Management Plan Coordinator, the incumbent is responsible for the development and coordination of ASMFC fishery management plans. The incumbent is required to organize technical committees, advisory panels, and management board meetings, as well as stock assessment workshops; facilitate meetings to foster consensus building; integrate workshop, committee findings, and board decisions into fisheries management plans; and disseminate information through written reports and presentations. This position requires working under tight timelines as well as integrating a number of complex and controversial topics to address complex policy issues. The attached position description contains more detailed information about this position. The Commission's website (www.asmfc.org) will provide comprehensive information about its activities. The position of Fishery Management Plan Coordinator is based out of the Arlington, Virginia office of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC) and requires frequent overnight travel, primarily along the Atlantic coast. Commission staff in the Arlington office work a hybrid schedule consisting of telework and work in the office. The incumbent reports to the Fisheries Policy Director.

Requirements:

Qualifications: Applicants must have a graduate degree in fisheries management/environmental policy, marine biology, or a related field. Interdisciplinary preparation for fisheries management, knowledge of fisheries stock assessment methods, and experience with developing policy or position statements should be demonstrated. Applicants should have proven written and oral communication skills as well as demonstrate coordination, facilitation, public speaking, and interpersonal skills. Must be eligible to work in the United States. Application Process: Please email a resume and cover letter referencing the vacancy number (22-021) to Human Resources, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, 1050 N. Highland Street; Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201 (asmfc-jobs@asmfc.org) by the closing date of December 9, 2022. The vacancy number (22-021) must be identified in the subject line.

Point of Contact: Human Resources
Attachment: download