Fisheries Biologist I (Electronic Reporting Support)

aisobservers; Miami (FL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation benefits

Sick leave

Holiday benefits

Job summary

AIS Observers is hiring a Fisheries Biologist I in Miami, Florida. The candidate will support NOAA's Fisheries Statistics Division by managing logbook distribution, data entry, and outreach activities.

This full-time role requires a BS Degree in Marine Science or related experience, and offers a benefits package including health insurance and vacation. Candidates must be computer literate and proficient in common software applications.

Qualifications

• BS Degree in Marine Science or relevant experience.
• Proficient in common word processing and database software.

Responsibilities

• Distribute logbooks to commercial fishermen.
• Monitor permit holder phone line for inquiries.
• Perform data entry and validation for logbooks.
• Participate in outreach events to promote goals.

Skills

Experience with catch and effort information

Computer literacy

Proficiency in word processing and databases

Strong communication skills

Education

BS Degree in Marine Science or related field

Job description

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Fisheries Biologist I (Electronic Reporting Support) to support NOAA SEFSC Fisheries Statistics Division (FSD).

Primary Function

The Fisheries Biologist I (Electronic Reporting Support) provides logbook distribution, receipt, data entry, validation, and quality control support for commercial fishermen's logbooks required by the SEFSC for Highly Migratory Species, Coastal Fisheries, and the wreckfish fishery. The position also monitors a permit holder phone line and participates in public outreach activities.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Annually distribute logbooks via U.S. mail to permit holders, ensuring correct logbook type and supplementary form inclusion.
• Travel locally via GOV vehicle to the post office to pick up incoming logbooks.
• Process incoming logbooks: stamp as received, organize forms, and assign schedule numbers.
• Monitor a permit holder phone line each business day; respond to inquiries within 4 business days or elevate as appropriate.
• Mail wreckfish logbook and dealer reporting forms to permit holders annually by March 20th.
• Perform data entry and validation of various logbook and dealer reporting forms.
• Complete logbook processing from receipt to master data within 46 calendar days.
• Participate in SEFSC-sponsored outreach events (Open Houses, Youth/Career Fairs) to explain logbook program goals and methods.
• Submit required monthly and annual written status and completion reports to the Chief, Fisheries Monitoring Branch.

Compensation

Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates' depth of experience. This is a full-time position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

Minimum Qualifications

• BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study, OR three (3) years of relevant experience.
• Computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience collecting catch and effort information from commercial fishers.

Travel

• Local travel via government vehicle required (minimal).

Location

• 75 Virginia Beach Drive, Miami, Florida, 33149 (SEFSC Miami Laboratory)

Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Must be able to work in the U.S. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals Equal Opportunity Employer