Recreational Fisheries Data Coordinator

DNR - Fisheries Service

Maryland

On-site

USD 65,000 - 90,000

Full time

3 days ago

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Job summary

The Recreational Fishery Data Coordinator at Maryland's Department of Natural Resources will design and implement a recreational fishing data collection program, gathering effort, harvest, and biological data from anglers, including for-hire services, to support stock assessments.

The role collaborates with NOAA and the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program, conducts outreach to anglers to improve data methods, and informs stakeholders about the program's importance for sustainable

Qualifications

Four years of professional research and analysis experience in biology, fisheries management, marine biology, or related natural resources field.
Five years of professional biological work experience in natural resources management.
One year of experience working with commercial and/or recreational fishery data.
Preferred: Experience with natural resource electronic data collection systems.
Preferred: Experience with natural resource stakeholder engagement, outreach, and customer service.

Responsibilities

Develop and implement a recreational fishing data collection program for Maryland’s Department of Natural Resources.
Gather effort, harvest, and biological data from recreational and for-hire anglers.
Collaborate with NOAA, the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program, and partner agencies to design data collection systems and support stock assessments.