Job description
Title: Fisheries Observer, Protected Species
Hiring Range: $29,772 – $38,000
Pay Band:
Agency: Marine Resources Commission
Location: main location
Agency Website: www.mrc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
- Conducting field observations aboard commercial licensed gill net vessels.
- Collecting necessary data of commercial and incidental capture of Atlantic sturgeon, sea turtles and protected species including all background research.
- Record data retrieved during observations accurately and via data entry.
- Responsible for the maintenance and upkeep of all assigned equipment.
- Assist with written and phone –in information request and interact with commercial gill net licensees during observation trips.
- When not conducting field observations may report to main office and assist with data and research.
- Assists the artificial reef and biological sampling programs with various tasks on an as needed basis.
Minimum Qualifications
- Knowledge of applied seafood harvesting practices and business, marine species and the marine environment.
- Requires well developed skills in speaking and writing.
- Able to lift 50 lbs. and large fish.
- Experience working with commercial fishermen and ability to build a working relationship and easy recognition of fish species.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Excellent communication skills, assertiveness and ability to build a rapport with commercial fisherman.
- Organized and detail oriented; will be required to keep accurate and precise records.
- Technicians will be given necessary training and will be required to pass certification test
Special Instructions:
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
COMPLETED STATE APPLICATION FORM IS REQUIRED
Contact Information:
Name: Malinda Cross
Phone: 757-247-2216
Email: malinda.holden@mrc.virginia.gov
In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: Career Pathways for Individuals with Disabilities, or call DARS at 800-552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.
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