Mainemuseums
Marine Resource Scientist I - 2756 - Limited Period (Anticipated Vacancy)
Mainemuseums, Montgomery, Alabama, United States,
MARINE RESOURCE SCIENTIST I
-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-
Opening Date:
September 23, 2024
Closing Date:
October 07, 2024
Location:
West Boothbay Harbor
Position #:
07200-2756
Position Type:
Full Time (Limited Period)
Class Code:
9362
Grade/Salary:
Grade 24 - $54,537.60 - $76,460.80 Per Year**(This includes the 5.5% Salary Adjustment)
The Department of Marine Resources, Bureau of Marine Science, is seeking motivated, independent individuals to fill a vacant Marine Resource Scientist I
limited period
position in West Boothbay Harbor.BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
The position will lead the design and implementation of surveys needed to directly quantify the offshore lobster resource and fishery. This is a program that comes directly from the requests and DMR data gaps identified by lobster industry collaborators, and they will be involved in each aspect of the new surveys that arise from this effort.Specific duties include:Designing and implementing a new fishery dependent offshore ventless and commercial trap research program inclusive of industry outreach and engagement meetings.Assisting with a trap-based lobster survey to be executed in the State of Maine Offshore Wind Research Array.Assisting with existing lobster program surveys.Analyzing and summarizing the data collected through these programs to be shared with the lobster industry and regional management bodies.Creating outreach products and events tailored to the concerns of the Maine lobster industry as well as peer-reviewed publications to share survey work with research communities.Travel throughout the state to meet with vessel owners, potential survey participants, and provide equipment troubleshooting support, as needed. Overnight travel may be necessary depending on the distance traveled.While not conducting fieldwork, the employee is expected to work in the Boothbay office, with the option for remote work three days a week. Field work may require working on weekends.Desired skills include:Ability to effectively communicate with commercial fishermen across the Maine coastAbility to assist with industry outreach, data entry, and office tasksAbility to summarize program findings and contribute to peer-reviewed scientific literatureAbility to identify and contribute to research proposals for competitive research fundsExperience with handling commercial fishing equipmentKnowledge of the commercial fishing industry including:• state and federal laws, rules, and regulations• fishing practices and techniques• historical and recent sociological-economic factors affecting coastal communitiesExperience in R/RStudioExperience with GIS productsGeneral experience with survey designExperience with general productivity software, including Microsoft Office, TEAMS, SharePoint and Git/GitHub.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Entry level education, training, or experience in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline with demonstrated experience in the field of marine resource research and management or another related field.Preference will be given to applicants who
have experience working alongside fishing industry members and have knowledge of MS Access, GIS (ArcPro), and statistical software such as R.HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter, and current Resume.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here:
https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process . Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume,
before the closing date,
to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you.
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-ANTICIPATED VACANCY-
Opening Date:
September 23, 2024
Closing Date:
October 07, 2024
Location:
West Boothbay Harbor
Position #:
07200-2756
Position Type:
Full Time (Limited Period)
Class Code:
9362
Grade/Salary:
Grade 24 - $54,537.60 - $76,460.80 Per Year**(This includes the 5.5% Salary Adjustment)
The Department of Marine Resources, Bureau of Marine Science, is seeking motivated, independent individuals to fill a vacant Marine Resource Scientist I
limited period
position in West Boothbay Harbor.BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION:
The position will lead the design and implementation of surveys needed to directly quantify the offshore lobster resource and fishery. This is a program that comes directly from the requests and DMR data gaps identified by lobster industry collaborators, and they will be involved in each aspect of the new surveys that arise from this effort.Specific duties include:Designing and implementing a new fishery dependent offshore ventless and commercial trap research program inclusive of industry outreach and engagement meetings.Assisting with a trap-based lobster survey to be executed in the State of Maine Offshore Wind Research Array.Assisting with existing lobster program surveys.Analyzing and summarizing the data collected through these programs to be shared with the lobster industry and regional management bodies.Creating outreach products and events tailored to the concerns of the Maine lobster industry as well as peer-reviewed publications to share survey work with research communities.Travel throughout the state to meet with vessel owners, potential survey participants, and provide equipment troubleshooting support, as needed. Overnight travel may be necessary depending on the distance traveled.While not conducting fieldwork, the employee is expected to work in the Boothbay office, with the option for remote work three days a week. Field work may require working on weekends.Desired skills include:Ability to effectively communicate with commercial fishermen across the Maine coastAbility to assist with industry outreach, data entry, and office tasksAbility to summarize program findings and contribute to peer-reviewed scientific literatureAbility to identify and contribute to research proposals for competitive research fundsExperience with handling commercial fishing equipmentKnowledge of the commercial fishing industry including:• state and federal laws, rules, and regulations• fishing practices and techniques• historical and recent sociological-economic factors affecting coastal communitiesExperience in R/RStudioExperience with GIS productsGeneral experience with survey designExperience with general productivity software, including Microsoft Office, TEAMS, SharePoint and Git/GitHub.MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Entry level education, training, or experience in a scientific, technical, or engineering discipline with demonstrated experience in the field of marine resource research and management or another related field.Preference will be given to applicants who
have experience working alongside fishing industry members and have knowledge of MS Access, GIS (ArcPro), and statistical software such as R.HOW TO APPLY:
Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter, and current Resume.
In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here:
https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process . Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume,
before the closing date,
to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.No matter where you work across Maine state government, you find employees who embody our state motto—"Dirigo" or "I lead"—as they provide essential services to Mainers every day.If you’re looking for a great next step, and want to feel good about what you do, we’d love to hear from you.
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