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Ocean Career: State of Washington Ocean Fishery Monitoring Biologist
ECO Magazine, Ilwaco, Washington, United States, 98624
Ocean Career: State of Washington Ocean Fishery Monitoring Biologist
The State of Washington is seeking to fill the position of Ocean Fishery Monitoring Biologist, who will provide leadership and guidance to Scientific Technicians conducting ocean fishery sampling activities.Responsibilities:
Organize, coordinate, and conduct ocean fisheries monitoring and data collection:Organize and conduct monitoring of ocean recreational and commercial fisheries in Ilwaco, Westport, and adjacent ocean access locations.Develop fishery sampling plans to ensure fishery monitoring and management needs will be met.Review existing sampling protocols and evaluate sample designs situationally; make recommendations to unit staff to ensure sampling data remain representative and to maintain the accuracy of catch estimates.Hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate Scientific Technician level field staff to ensure proper execution of sampling designs and reliable collection of catch and biological data.With input from unit data managers and lead, determine extent of sampling coverage necessary. Develop sample day schedules to maximize temporal and spatial sampling coverage with efficient use of unit and agency resources.Coordinate with WDFW units and outside agencies on staffing logistics and ocean and coastal fishery sampling needs.Monitor for, evaluate, and address field safety concerns. Utilize agency resources and oversee compliance with applicable WDFW safety policies to foster a safe and supportive field operating environment.Assist with in-season and post-season fishery data analysis:Provide summary analyses and assessments of quantitative and qualitative data to unit lead during the ocean salmon fishing season, which may be used by fishery managers to inform changes to season structure.Write reports:Draft and collaborate on annual reports analyzing methods, results, and performance of the sampling program.Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science AND one (1) year of professional experience in fish/wildlife/habitat management or research.ORPlease Note:
A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. A Ph.D. in the applicable science will substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.Certifications/Licenses:
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:Experience with sample design and creel sampling.Knowledge of ocean commercial and recreational fisheries.Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel.
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The State of Washington is seeking to fill the position of Ocean Fishery Monitoring Biologist, who will provide leadership and guidance to Scientific Technicians conducting ocean fishery sampling activities.Responsibilities:
Organize, coordinate, and conduct ocean fisheries monitoring and data collection:Organize and conduct monitoring of ocean recreational and commercial fisheries in Ilwaco, Westport, and adjacent ocean access locations.Develop fishery sampling plans to ensure fishery monitoring and management needs will be met.Review existing sampling protocols and evaluate sample designs situationally; make recommendations to unit staff to ensure sampling data remain representative and to maintain the accuracy of catch estimates.Hire, onboard, train, supervise, and evaluate Scientific Technician level field staff to ensure proper execution of sampling designs and reliable collection of catch and biological data.With input from unit data managers and lead, determine extent of sampling coverage necessary. Develop sample day schedules to maximize temporal and spatial sampling coverage with efficient use of unit and agency resources.Coordinate with WDFW units and outside agencies on staffing logistics and ocean and coastal fishery sampling needs.Monitor for, evaluate, and address field safety concerns. Utilize agency resources and oversee compliance with applicable WDFW safety policies to foster a safe and supportive field operating environment.Assist with in-season and post-season fishery data analysis:Provide summary analyses and assessments of quantitative and qualitative data to unit lead during the ocean salmon fishing season, which may be used by fishery managers to inform changes to season structure.Write reports:Draft and collaborate on annual reports analyzing methods, results, and performance of the sampling program.Qualifications:
Required Qualifications:A Bachelor's degree in fisheries, wildlife management, natural resource science, or environmental science AND one (1) year of professional experience in fish/wildlife/habitat management or research.ORPlease Note:
A Master’s degree in the applicable science will substitute for one (1) year of the required experience. A Ph.D. in the applicable science will substitute for two (2) years of the required experience.Certifications/Licenses:
Valid, unrestricted driver’s license.Preferred Qualifications:
In addition to the required qualifications, our ideal applicant will possess some or all the following:Experience with sample design and creel sampling.Knowledge of ocean commercial and recreational fisheries.Experience with Microsoft Access and Excel.
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