Ocean Career: Maine Department of Natural Resources Marine Resource Specialist

At-Sea Sampling Program Field Technician

Specific duties include:

• Data collection onboard commercial fishing boats for the lobster At-Sea Sampling Program and Ventless Trap Survey as well as associated data entry and data QA/QC from those trips.
• Assisting the Scallop Program on dredge surveys, sometimes acting as the lead field sampler.
• Working year round in the lobster program and four months in the scallop program.
• Conducting 6-8 at-sea sampling trips per month during the peak lobster field season (May-Nov), during the winter months (Dec-April), the position will complete limited lobster sampling trips and assist with scallop surveys and phone interviews.
• Conduct sampling as needed for the Recreational Fisheries Program during the summer and fall season.
• Assisting other programs when available and as needed (i.e., Inshore Trawl Survey).
• Interacting with commercial fishermen and the public.

While not conducting field work, 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. The position is eligible for overtime if required to complete the field work.

Work is performed under general supervision. Travel in-state is expected and costs including time, per-diem and lodging will be covered directly or reimbursed.

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.

Desired skills:

• At-sea work experience and the ability to work independently under physically challenging conditions.
• Prior experience or ability developing 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.
• A demonstrated ability to manage multiple projects at the same time with high attention to detail.
• The ability to work effectively with minimal supervision.
• Willingness to travel.

Final date to receive applications:
March 20, 2025

Salary:
Grade 21 – $22.72 – $31.80 Per Hour (This includes the 5.5% Salary Adjustment)