Fisheries Field Operations Coordinator - Gear Tech & Data

AIS Inc; Pascagoula (MS); On-site; USD 41,000 - 69,000; Full time

Job summary

A.I.S., Inc. is seeking a Fisheries Field Operations Coordinator to support NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center. The role blends field coordination, data management, and stakeholder engagement for gear technology and ecosystem research along the US coastline.

The position involves field data collection, statistical analyses, and reporting, with travel 25–35% and opportunities to contribute to publications and training sessions with NOAA and partner organizations.

Qualifications

• Master’s degree with 5+ years of relevant experience.
• Experience in fisheries research and field data collection.
• Knowledge of Southeast U.S. gear types (trawls, nets, longlines).
• Experience producing technical reports and presentations.
• Ability to work with NOAA procedures and safety rules.

Responsibilities

• Serve as project and field coordinator for Harvesting Unit research activities.
• Collect biological and fisheries data during field operations.
• Perform data entry, validation, and database development.
• Conduct statistical analyses and produce technical summaries.
• Prepare scientific publications, presentations, and reports for NOAA.
• Coordinate outreach and training for commercial fishers on gear rules.
• Support international outreach and TED verification missions.
• Prepare for meetings and develop abstracts and presentations.
• Provide field and lab support for gear technology and data collection.
• Coordinate multi-agency surveys with NOAA, councils, and partners.
• Ensure compliance with NOAA Small Boat Operating Procedures.

Skills

Field coordination

Data collection

Statistical analysis

Scientific reporting

Communication

Education

Master's degree in marine biology, fisheries science, oceanography, ecology, or related field

Tools

R

Python

Excel

Job description

A.I.S., Inc. is seeking a Fisheries Field Operations Coordinator to support NOAA's Southeast Fisheries Science Center. The role blends field coordination, data management, and stakeholder engagement for gear technology and ecosystem research along the US coastline.

The position involves field data collection, statistical analyses, and reporting, with travel 25–35% and opportunities to contribute to publications and training sessions with NOAA and partner organizations.