09-May-22 03:56 PM
URL: https://www.npfmc.org/vacancy-announcement-may2022/
Company / Organization: North Pacific Fishery Management Council
Pay Rate: $75,000 $138,000
Type: Full-time
City: Anchorage
State or Country if outside US: Alaska
Application Deadline: 06-Jun-22
Description:

As a fishery economist or fishery analyst for the Council, you will lead the evaluation of economic and/or environmental impacts of proposed changes to the management of some of the nation's largest and most valuable commercial fisheries, the groundfish and crab fisheries off Alaska. Your work has a meaningful impact, as it supports decision-making by the Council based on the best available science which connects directly to the on-the-water implementation of measures to conserve and sustain fisheries, fishermen and communities, marine resources, and ecosystems. • Prepare and contribute to a variety of regulatory impact analyses, environmental impact assessments, discussion papers and reports to assist the Council in developing fisheries policy and amending fishery management plans. Conduct critical reviews of other analyses developed in support of plans. • Act in an advisory capacity in discussions with the Council or the Council's committees on matters relating to the impacts of proposed fishery management regulations, and provide rapporteur and logistical support for such committees. • Present and defend results of analyses, discussion papers, or committee meetings to the Council, advisory committees and public. Communicate complex analyses at a variety of levels for decisionmakers, scientific review bodies, and stakeholders. • Work independently and as a team with other Council analysts, and in collaboration with staff from the cooperating agencies. • Attend Council meetings, public hearings, and other meetings, including travel as required.

Requirements:

• Excellent written and oral communicator. Ability to write clearly and succinctly, skilled in making effective oral presentations and communicating complex issues to non-technical audiences. Experience in the compilation and/or review of environmental assessments or environmental/economic analyses supporting regulatory actions a plus. • Strategic thinker and planner. Ability to conceptualize the scope of a problem and analyze potential impacts. Capable of managing multiple projects and deadlines. • Experience in fisheries-related discipline. Master's degree or higher in resource economics, fisheries science, resource management, public policy, or other related discipline. Education may be substituted with 3 or more years professional experience in research and analysis related to fisheries or other renewable natural resources. • Independent and adaptable. Resourceful and self-directed with a strong sense of ownership for responsibilities. Must be flexible and demonstrate willingness and ability to readily respond to changing circumstances and priorities. • Interpersonal skills. Ability to work professionally with people from diverse scientific and technical backgrounds. Ability to establish and maintain good working relationships, and to work effectively as part of a team. • Familiarity with fisheries law. Knowledge of the various laws pertaining to management of the fishing industry and environmental/regulatory review, and familiarity with North Pacific fisheries and current management issues a plus.

Point of Contact: Diana Evans
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