Associate Research Scientist-Fwc

Associate Research Scientist-FWC

The incumbent will be responsible for providing project support for the Fisheries Dependent Monitoring recreational surveys including but not limited to MRIP, SRFS, and other novel projects. The duties include but not limited to:
Supervise and coordinate the statewide conduct recreational fishing surveys, including the Marine Recreational Information Program and the For-Hire Telephone Survey. Manage site and vessel registers and deliver monthly updates to the grant agency; generate and distribute monthly sampling schedules to regional supervisors and coordinators, monitor weekly progress towards statewide recreational survey quotas, and report progress to grant agency;
Issue data forms for weekly telephone survey to supervisors and coordinators in each region of the state, monitor progress, conduct Quality Assurance/Quality Control (QA/QC) on submitted data, and deliver clean data files to grant agency. Produce data summaries and write grant reports. Conduct analyses to evaluate survey response rates and sampler productivity, identify methods and procedures for improving the productivity of sampling efforts, and recommend solutions to regional and federal partners.

Represent the Agency in meetings and work groups with state, regional and national partners to review data and receive information on new procedures to be implemented in statewide surveys. Assist with the design, testing, and development of new fishery dependent survey designs, and work with Agency staff to modify and improve existing surveys. Provide guidance and supervision of field supervisors in each region of the state and oversee their routine hiring, training, supervising, and conduct of quality control checks of staff in the field.

Conduct annual performance reviews with FTE supervisors. Perform other duties related to program and facility functions as requested by section supervisor. Participate in appropriate outreach activities, including providing outreach materials to recreational anglers during the conduct of recreational fishing surveys.