Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of innovative solutions in weather and climate science. They are seeking a dynamic and experienced Northeast Fisheries data debriefer to support staffing and recruiting operations, ensuring the accuracy and completeness of fisheries data collection.
Responsibilities
- Contractor shall review/edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs for completeness and accuracy within established timelines (i.e., 45 days from last day of month land for NEFOP and IFS trips; 7 days from land date for Sector trips)
- Contractor shall contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems as needed
- Contractor shall maintain records on individual observers to be used in assessing overall data quality and schedule observer debriefings as necessary
- Contractor shall complete evaluations of each observer’s work on a per trip basis. Submit weekly
- Contractor shall keep the Data Quality Specialist, data quality program manager and data managers informed of important and serious data recording issues
- Contractor shall assist with routine audits and checks on trip data prior to the trip being loaded to the observer database
- Contractor shall assist with preparations for Observer Trainings including observer exercises, homework assignments, workshops, quizzes, exams and presentations as needed
- Contractor shall carry the after-hours phone during the week and weekend for after-hours observer assistance on a rotating schedule
- Expected hours of coverage are until 8:00 pm on weeknights and from 8:30 - 5:00 pm on weekends
- Contractor shall deploy as needed on shadow trips, trip trainer trips and probation/priority (Data Quality) trips
- Contractor may be assigned periodic regional outreach events
- Contractor may participate on research cruises aboard NOAA research vessels
- Contractor shall inspect, maintain (i.e. repair, calibrate, build), and distribute observer gear as needed
- Contractor shall assist with evaluating and transitioning to new and improved data collection programs, such as moving to a paperless data review, developing memos as reminders for observers/monitors on established data submission protocols, performance expectations, or awareness of changing procedures
- Contractor shall assist with additional special projects such as species verification, tag recapture programs, sampling projects, etc
- Contractor shall conduct Electronic Monitoring (EM) video reviews
Skills
- Minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience and requirements for degrees
- B.S. degree in Marine Biology, Fisheries Biology/Management, or a related field
- Demonstrated interest in fisheries science and management
- General knowledge of analytical techniques
- Ability to perform at-sea observer related duties
- Mentoring training or experience
- Conflict resolution training or experience
- Program planning and management in a team environment
- Developing performance metrics and milestones
- Working with diverse interagency teams
- Excellent verbal and written communication skills as well as ability to communicate well in both the office and field environments
- Ability to represent NEFOP and NOAA programs in conversations with industry participants and stakeholders
- Ability to go to sea and perform the duties of a fishery observer. These duties involve flexible work/sleep schedules, ability to lift a minimum of 50 pounds repeatedly, and the ability to work well with fishing community members, at times under difficult conditions
- Proficient in current MS Office software programs
- Proficient in the primary G Suite tools include Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Google+, Sites, and Hangouts
- Previous Experience performing as a Fisheries observer is preferred
- UNIX based computers and network systems
- Working with marine fisheries information programs or other science-based programs
- Proficiency in GIS, website development, SAS, other statistical packages, Oracle or other relational database management systems and SQL programming language
Benefits
- Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
- Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
- Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
- Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
- 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
- Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
- Flexible spending accounts
- Employee assistance program (EAP)
- Short- and long-term disability insurance
- Life and accident insurance
- Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
- Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
- Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
- Employee Referral Program
- Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
- Personalized career growth plans for every employee
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