Scientist-Integration of Chinook Salmon Catch Data (61596) - Washington State - America North - Ocean Associates, Incorporated

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Title	Scientist-Integration of Chinook Salmon Catch Data
Posted	2348 Day/s Ago.

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Sectors	Hydrology, Hydrogeology, Water Resources
Location	Washington State - America North
Type	Fixed Term and Permanent Roles
Status	Full Time
Level	Senior Level
Company Name	Ocean Associates, Incorporated
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IMPORTANT: This Advertiser has requested that applicants MUST be National Residents / Valid Work Permit-holders. Other applicants need not apply.

Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking a Scientist to provide support to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Conservation Biology Division, Montlake Laboratory. OAI supplies personnel support services on contract to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.

This project will focus on compiling data on the location, timing, and intensity of trawl fisheries for the purpose of understanding patterns of Chinook salmon bycatch by various trawl fleets. Information about salmon bycatch will be incorporated by scientists into statistical models for understanding the distribution of Chinook salmon by origin river, run type, and season. This is an excellent opportunity for the right candidate to work with federal scientists to improve salmon harvest management in ways that will provide ecosystem benefits across species.

DUTIES

The individual shall provide the following services:

Work with NOAA researchers to organize trawl fisheries data for multiple fleets along the US west coast (California, Oregon, Washington, and Alaska). Trawl fleets include those that target Pacific hake, the mixed stock west coast ground fish fleet, the three major Alaskan pollock fleets, the Alaskan rockfish and arrowtooth flounder fleets.
Collate available samples by sea fisheries observers, shore-based observers, and other samplers and code for wire tags in trawl bycatch for each fleet.
Collect and organize a dataset of coded wire tag recoveries of Chinook salmon from target Chinook salmon stocks in trawl fleets of the US west coast and Alaska.

Other Duties Include:

Organization of datasets containing information about the location, seasonality, and intensity of fishing effort from the above listed trawl fleets.
Organization of datasets containing information about sampling effort dedicated to coded wire tag detection in each trawl fleet in each year and how this information varies spatially.
Organization of datasets containing information for Chinook salmon coded wire tag releases and recoveries.

Travel is anticipated for this position.

Average estimated hours per week are 15 to 30.

Start Date: September 3rd, 2018

Location: 2725 Montlake Blvd E., Seattle, WA

Salary and Benefits: Commensurate with experience. Comprehensive benefit package available.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE AND EXPERIENCE

Selected individual(s) must have the following minimum qualifications:

Bachelor's degree, or higher, from an accredited college or university with a major directly related in a field of study as related to the requirements of specific task order with emphasis in fisheries, oceanography, social science, natural science, mathematics, or hydrology, plus two (2) years of experience in related field or combination of such totaling six (6) years combined education and experience.

Additional required qualifications include:

Proficiency with the manipulation of large data sets including experience with Excel and “R” (statistical computing language).
Proficiency with computer platforms that help facilitate an open exchange and sharing of code and data such as GitHub.
Knowledge of salmon life history and ecology.

Additional preferred qualifications include:

Proficiency with biological sampling in remote areas of Alaska.

If you are interested in being considered for this position, please APPLY THROUGH OUR ADP WEB PORTAL, AT THE LINK AT THE TOP RIGHT OF THIS PAGE

Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.

Applicants should submit a resume that includes the following

Cover letter that briefly describes how you meet the required and preferred qualifications listed.
Work history for past 10 years or since last full-time education.
Education.
Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
Three professional references.
Include your name in the document file name.
Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and successfully complete a federal government background check. Ocean Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

OAI is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to self-identify their race, gender, national origin, disability status and veteran status. OAI is required to use the information it collects as part of its future affirmative action efforts in hiring. The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application. You will see a place to check certain boxes in OAI's online application. Even though the information is anonymous, self-identification is voluntary. You can always check the box that says you decline to self-identify.

Note: If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If you do not wish us to retain or use your resume to seek work for you, please let us know in the "Notes" section on the second page of the online application.

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