Fisheries Biologist

ERT, Inc.; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 50,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

401(k) matching

Paid Holidays

PTO

Life Insurance

HSAs/FSAs

Disability Insurance

Tuition Reimbursement

Professional Memberships

Employee Referral Program

Bonus potential

Job summary

Entarian, in collaboration with SEFSC, seeks a Fisheries Biologist to support data management for logbooks and related dealer reporting forms. The role includes distribution, processing, data entry, validation, and field outreach to explain program goals.

The position is on-site in Miami, FL, with responsibilities spanning daily logbook processing, customer inquiries, and outreach participation. Minimum qualifications include a marine science background and strong data skills.

Qualifications

• High school diploma plus 3 years relevant experience or a Bachelor's degree in Marine Science or related field.
• Computer literate with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs.
• Detail-oriented and able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge.
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the United States at least 3 out of the last 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Annually distribute logbooks via US mail to permit holders.
• Travel locally to collect logbooks by GOV transportation.
• Process incoming logbooks: stamp as received, organize, and assign schedule numbers.
• Answer or route permit holder questions about the logbook process.
• Mail logbooks and dealer reporting forms to permit holders as applicable.
• Data entry and validation of logbook and dealer reporting forms.
• Support outreach events to explain logbook program goals and methods.

Skills

Detail-oriented

Strong communication

US citizenship or permanent resident

Education

Bachelor's degree in Marine Science or related studies

High School diploma + 3 years relevant experience

Tools

Word processing

Database

Statistics software

Graphics programs

Job description

Fisheries Biologist

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Entarian is looking for a Fisheries Biologist to support the Southeast Fisheries Science Centers (SEFSC) Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD) providing data management support with distribution, reception, and quality control of commercial fisherman's logbooks that are required to be submitted to the SEFSC. Tasks include:

• Annually distribute logbooks via US mail to permit holders
• Travel locally via GOV to the post office to pick up incoming logbooks.
• Process incoming logbooks: stamp as received, organize the forms and assign schedule numbers.
• Monitor a phone line each business day that is used for permit holders who have questions about the logbook process. The contractor shall respond when appropriate or forward the question to upper level staff.
• Mail wreckfish logbook and dealer reporting forms to permit holders as applicable.
• Data entry of various logbook and dealer reporting forms.
• Validation of various logbook and dealer reporting forms.
• Monitor incoming calls.
• Distribution of Wreckfish logbooks and dealer reporting forms to permit holders.
• Data entry of Wreckfish logbooks and dealer reporting forms.
• Participate in SEFSC-sponsored or participating outreach events such as Open Houses, Youth/Career Fairs, etc. in order to explain logbook program goals and methods to the public.

The salary for this position is approximately $50,000 - 52,000/year.

Work will be based on-site at NOAA's SEFSC in Miami, FL.

Full Time W/Benefits Ret Match

Location: US-FL-Miami

Security Clearance: Clearable

Minimum Qualifications

• High School, plus 3 years relevant experience or Bachelors degree in Marine Science or related studies
• Computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs.
• Detail-oriented
• Must be a US Citizen or Permanent Resident who has lived in the United States at least 3 out of the last 5 years and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government facilities and systems.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience collecting catch and effort information from commercial fisheries.

About Us

Compensation

We consider several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

All full-time employees are eligible to participate in our flexible benefits package, which includes:

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.