Shellfish Aquaculture & Coastal Resources Specialist

ECO Magazine; Town of Florida (NY); On-site; USD 40,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources seeks an Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist II to provide scientific expertise for shellfish programs within the Shellfish Bureau. The role focuses on on-bottom and off-bottom oyster aquaculture methods, policy input, and coordination with stakeholders to protect and manage coastal resources.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience; salary range is $40,286.40–$44,315.04 per year.

Qualifications

• Requires a bachelor’s degree and a minimum of 2 years’ experience.
• Knowledge of on-bottom and off-bottom shellfish methods.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement shellfish aquaculture programs.
• Interpret rules related to harvest and handling of shellfish.
• Coordinate with other offices, bureaus and stakeholders.
• Supervise and review work of technical staff.

Skills

Shellfish methods

Communication skills

Policy input

Education

Bachelor's degree

Job description

Mississippi Department of Marine Resources seeks an Environmental/Natural Resources Specialist II to provide scientific expertise for shellfish programs within the Shellfish Bureau. The role focuses on on-bottom and off-bottom oyster aquaculture methods, policy input, and coordination with stakeholders to protect and manage coastal resources.

Requirements include a bachelor’s degree and at least 2 years of experience; salary range is $40,286.40–$44,315.04 per year.