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22-022 Fisheries Science Coordinator
URL: http://www.asmfc.org/files/JobAnnouncements/22-022FisheriesScienceCoordinator.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: Virginia
Application Deadline: 09-Jan-23
Duration: Permanent
Description:
Duties: The Fisheries Science Coordinator (Coordinator) is responsible for organizing the activities of the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission (ASMFC/Commission) scientific committees, and other special projects within the Fisheries Science Program. The Coordinator works closely with state and federal fisheries scientists and managers in several focal areas, including fishery-independent surveys, fishery-dependent sampling, fisheries economics, and ecosystem modeling. The Science Program assists the Commission and its member states, in cooperation with federal fisheries management agencies, to coordinate and improve Atlantic coast data collection and analysis, and research programs that provide scientific advice for effective fisheries management. The attached position description contains more detailed information. The Commission's website (www.asmfc.org) provides applicants with comprehensive descriptions of all ASMFC activities. Preference will be given to applicants with experience in fisheryindependent sampling, statistics and data analysis, and research grant writing. The Fisheries Science Coordinator position is based in the Arlington, Virginia office and may require occasional overnight travel, primarily along the Atlantic coast. The Coordinator reports to the Director of Fisheries Science, and also works closely with the Commission's Stock Assessment Scientists and Fishery Management Plan Coordinators.
Requirements:
Qualifications: Applicants must have a graduate degree in fisheries science, marine biology, or a related field. Interdisciplinary training in fisheries management, proven writing and speaking skills, communication and interpersonal skills, and group coordination skills should be demonstrated. Experience and interest in fisheries socioeconomics are also desired. The salary for the position will be within the range listed above and based on applicant experience. Must be authorized to work in the United States.
Point of Contact: Human Resources
Attachment: download
