Northeast Fisheries Data Debriefer - Lynker Corporation

Lynker is hiring a Northeast Fisheries Data Debriefer. The Government has a requirement for collection of data by the Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Fishery Monitoring and Research Division (FMRD), NEFOP, ASM, and IFS as required by the Northeast Region's fishery management plans and as mandated by the Magnuson-Stevens Fishery Conservation and Management Act and the Sustainable Fisheries Act.

The Data Debriefer will work closely and cooperatively with the FMRD to provide timely review of trip data as well as applying codes to data fields as necessary prior to passing paper logs to data entry clerks for keypunching, or prior to flagging trip data requiring review by data auditors and reviewing of Electronic Monitoring. Compensation depends level of upon experience.

Duties of the Northeast Fisheries Data Debriefer include the following:

a. Review/edit electronic data uploads and raw data logs for completeness and accuracy within established timelines.
b. Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems as needed.
c. Contractor shall maintain records on individual observers to be used in assessing overall
data quality and schedules observer debriefings as necessary.
d. Complete evaluations of each observer's work on a per trip basis. Submit weekly reports on editing progress to lead data debriefer.
e. Keep the lead data debriefer, data processing lead, and data managers informed of important and serious data recording issues.
f. Assist with routine audits and checks on trip data prior to the trip being loaded to the observer database.
g. Assist with preparations for Observer Trainings including observer exercises, homework assignments, workshops, quizzes, exams and presentations as needed.
h. Be availabile on rotating schedule, to provide on-call observer assistance, during the week and weekend.
i. Deploy as needed on shadow trips, trip trainer trips and probation/priority (Data Quality) trips.
j. Periodic regional outreach events may be assigned.
k. Participates on research cruises aboard NOAA research vessels.
l. Inspect, maintain (i.e. repair, calibrate, build), and distribute observer gear as needed.
m. 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.
n. Assist with additional special projects such as fish ID, tag recapture programs, sampling projects, etc.

The Ideal Northeast Fisheries Data Debriefer will have the Following:

- Must have a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience and requirements for degrees,
- Minimum educational requirements include a 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.
- Previous Experience performing as a Fisheries observer is preferred.
- UNIX based computers and network systems.
- 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.
- 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.
- 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 Microsoft Office software programs

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled and diverse professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• 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

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

Lynker is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and encourages women, minorities, individuals with disabilities and veterans to apply.