07-Jun-22 06:54 AM
URL: http://www.asmfc.org/files/JobAnnouncements/22-012DE_MRIP_Field_Technician_June2022(1).pdf
Company / Organization: ASMFC
Pay Rate: $31,612
Type: Full-time
City: Little Creek
State or Country if outside US: DE
Duration: Permanent
Description:

"Do you have an interest in marine life and a passion for the environment? Get outside in nature and meet interesting people. We are in search of a MRIP Field Technician with strong computer, communication and interpersonal skills." As an MRIP Field Technician, the incumbent will conduct the field portion of the Access-Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS). This important research study, sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) conducts face-to-face interviews with marine recreational anglers. Field staff will travel to assigned sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences, collect a variety of information, and (when possible) weigh, measure, and identify fish by species name that the anglers have caught. Assigned sites can include beaches, banks, piers, docks, jetties, and access points for private, charter, and head boats, including marinas, boat ramps and other points of entry to marine waters. Field staff are responsible for entering field intercept questions with anglers at these sites via an electronic tablet. The responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not be limited to, the following: •Successfully complete training, including survey procedures and fish identification tests; •Follow documented APAIS survey procedures; •Travel to assigned fishing access sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences; •Occasionally work on head boats (for-hire vessels) for at-sea data collection; •Identify key species of fish with extreme accuracy and with little aide of field materials (up to 25 or more different species; guides and training will be provided); •Complete survey electronically and upload data within 24 hours; •Conduct For-Hire Telephone Survey and submit pre-validations of for-hire vessels; •Serve as a primary point of contact for Delaware Division of Fish and Wildlife and the recreational fishermen; •Answer questions and explain the importance of this federally-funded study; •Other duties as assigned

Requirements:

Applicants must be at least 20 years old have a valid driver's license; be available on weekends and weekdays, with additional availability during some evenings and nights. Individuals should be comfortable approaching and speaking with strangers; handling, measuring, and weighing fish; and working outside for extended periods of time in variable weather conditions. Applicants must have legible handwriting and meticulous attention to detail and be able to complete, organize, safely store, and ship paperwork in a timely fashion. Proven communication and interpersonal skills and an ability to work independently, organize work and solve problems following prescribed procedures should all be demonstrated. United States citizenship is required. Knowledge of fish species with experience in the area of recreational angling and familiarity with marine waterways in their local area is preferred. The MRIP Field Technician will be required to attend an in-person paid training. Trainees must successfully complete training to continue employment on the project including passing a fish species identification test and a survey procedures test with no less than 90% accuracy. Application Process: Please email a resume and cover letter to Laura Leach, Director of Finance and Administration, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, 1050 N. Highland Street; Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201 (asmfc-jobs@asmfc.org). The vacancy number (22-012) must be identified in the subject line.

Point of Contact: Human Resources
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