CT Recreational Angler Interviewer

Atlantic State Marine Fisheries Commission; Brunswick (GA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is looking for a Recreational Angler Interviewer. This role involves conducting field interviews as part of the Access-Point Angler Intercept Survey, a vital study assisted by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Interviewers will engage with marine recreational anglers, weighing and measuring catches at various waterfront sites.

Field staff must be willing to travel to different locations, including beaches and docks, to gather essential data about fishing experiences.

Responsibilities

• Conduct field interviews with marine recreational anglers.
• Weigh, measure, and identify angler catch to the species level.
• Travel to various assigned sites for interviews.

Job description

The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking qualified applicants for a Recreational Angler Interviewer position with CT DEEP. 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, and (when possible) weigh, measure, and identify angler catch to the species level. 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.