Ocean Career: Makah Tribe Assistant Fisheries Director

Makah Fisheries Management Assistant

This position will work to assist the Fisheries Director on the daily operation of the Fisheries Management Department and work closely with key staff on issues affecting the Makah tribe.

Assist in tracking of all budgets within fisheries management and providing adjustments to each budget when necessary in effort to meet the goals of each program.

Assist in the review of all budget spending and assure that Finance Department process in being complied with.

Assist in the review of grant opportunities and grant applications within the fisheries management department, which would include a coordinated effort with other departments within the organization where grant applications may be associated with fisheries, related activities.

Responsible for oversight of all services provided to the general public through the fisheries management program.

Assist in the daily management of catch and effort of all tribal fisheries to ensure that fishery managers stay with tribal fishing allocation.

Assist in the compliance with Tribal, State Federal and Court requirements with respect to Makah Fisheries management, including:

• Promulgate and dissemination of annual and in season emergency fishing regulations.
• Participate in the International Pacific Halibut Commission, Pacific Salmon Commission, North of Falcon, and Pacific Fishery Management Council Processes as needed.
• Play a lead role in the Habitat/Environmental forums on issues affecting the Makah tribe and its treaty rights.
• Work in collaboration with the Olympic Coast National Marine Sanctuary (OCNMS), Sanctuary Advisory Committee (SAC) and the Interagency Policy Council (IPC).
• Acts as the primary grant writer for the Fisheries Management department as directed by the Fisheries Director. Researches, identifies, defines and develops funding sources to support existing and planned program and project activities. Researches and identifies government private/corporate, and foundation funding prospects.
• Research and review web sites (e.g., grants.gov) and pertinent publications for funding availability on a regular basis. Develops and maintains database of grant opportunities grant synopses, and grant deadlines. Maintains a list of priorities and projects for which funding is needed.