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Marine Resource Specialist - 2746 (West Boothbay Harbor) - Limited Period
Maine Department of Economic and Communuity Development
Boothbay Harbor, ME, USA
Posted on Aug 27, 2024
MARINE RESOURCE SPECIALIST
Opening Date: | August 26, 2024 | Closing Date: | September 09, 2024 |
Location: | West Boothbay Harbor | Position #: | 07200-2746 |
Position Type: | Full Time (Limited Period) | Class Code: | 9359 |
Grade/Salary: | Grade 21 - $47,257.60 - $66,144.00 Per Year* |
The Maine Department of Marine Resources is seeking to fill a limited period Marine Resource Specialist position in the Bureau of Marine Science, Division of Marine Mammal Research.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: There is a Marine Resource Specialist position available, which is part of the Gear Team based out of DMR’s Boothbay Harbor laboratory. As a largely field-based technical position, the successful candidate will be responsible for conducting trainings and collaborative research on alternative and on-demand fishing gears coast-wide with lobster and gillnet fishermen, gear manufacturers, relevant stakeholders, and other partners. Data collected with the program will be used to identify successes and challenges with alternative gear technologies in Maine’s fixed gear fisheries, as well as provide options to reduce potential risk to protected species, including the North Atlantic right whale.
Specific duties include working on commercial fishing vessels to both collect data and train participating fishermen on proper use of on-demand and experimental fishing technologies as part of the Maine Innovative Gear Library or other relevant research projects. This position will also train participants in data collection and will complete associated data entry, compiling and QA/QC from data both collected by the gear team and submitted by fishermen. Gear setup, maintenance, inventory, and troubleshooting will be required. Data analysis will be done as needed and under the direction of the project supervisor. This position requires interacting with commercial fishermen, the public and partnering organizations. Work is performed under general supervision. The position will assist other programs within the Bureau of Marine Science when available and as needed. Travel in-state is expected and costs including time, per-diem and lodging will be covered directly or reimbursed.
While not conducting fieldwork, the employee is expected to work in the Boothbay office, with the option for remote work three days a week. Field work may require working on weekends.
For questions specific to the position, please contact Erin Summers at Erin.L.Summers@maine.gov
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Intermediate education, training, and/or experience in the compilation and summarization of scientific field and laboratory data including coursework or demonstrated experience in natural resource science, management, technology, laboratory, or field work.
Preference will be given to candidates with experience in at-sea work and the ability to work independently under physically challenging conditions; knowledge of Maine fisheries and coastal communities; prior experience or ability to develop relationships with fishing industry members; familiarity with MS Access, ArcGIS and R or other statistical programs; comfort with computer hardware and relational databases are desirable. Additional qualities must include strong interpersonal, communication, and computer skills; a demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with high attention to detail; the ability to work effectively with minimal supervision; and willingness to travel.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the "APPLY" button below along with uploading a Cover Letter, and current Resume. In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting, you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not full-time employment should be identified as such.
If you can't apply online and you require a paper application, please download and print one here: https://www.maine.gov/bhr/state-jobs/application-process. Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and Resume, before the closing date, to: Natural Resources Service Center, c/o Kristin McCamish, 32 Blossom Lane, Marquardt Building, Augusta, ME 04333-0155. Please be sure that the title, and position number, of the job you are applying for is included.
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