Listed below are the current openings for ASMFC and its member states. All ASMFC correspondence should include cover letter and resume and emailed to asmfcjobs@asmfc.org. Please be sure to include the vacancy announcement number in your correspondence. Resumes will be reviewed when received, and ASMFC will follow up with qualified candidates.
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ASMFC Director of Finance and Administration
Post Date: Feb 15, 2024
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking a dynamic and experienced professional to join our team as the Director of Finance and Administration (Director). The Director plays a crucial role in supporting the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission’s mission by providing oversight to the day-to-day administrative and financial management of the Commission. The Director supervises the accounting, budgeting, grants and contracts management, meeting planning activities, and human resources for Commission staff in multiple states. The Director leads a staff of seven and works closely with the Executive Director to ensure the efficient and fiscally sound operation of the Commission.
Key Responsibilities
Qualifications
This pivotal role requires a leader with exceptional managerial skills, and the ability to think strategically and multitask to lead a small staff responsible for a $20 million annual budget. Applicants must have a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance, or a related field.
Additional qualifications include:
Application Process
Please email a resume and cover letter referencing the vacancy number (24-003) to Human Resources, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, 1050 N. Highland Street; Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201 (asmfc-jobs@asmfc.org) by the closing date of March 18, 2024. The vacancy number (24-003) must be identified in the subject line. The Commission may conduct interviews for qualified applicants before March 18.
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Environmental Police Officer Trainee (RI DEM)
Post Date: Jan 03, 2024
The State of Rhode Island is seeking qualified applicants for the postition of Environmental Police Officer Trainee (DEM) in the Division of Law Enforcement of the Department of Environmental Management to assist, as a Trainee, in the enforcement of a variety of state laws pertaining to the protection and conservation of the natural resources of the state.
Duties - The responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Application Process - Application review will be ongoing. Candidates must apply via the State of Rhode Island Career Portal.
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Fisheries Specialist – Eelgrass and Habitat Restoration Scientist
Post Date: Mar 11, 2024
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking qualified applicants for the position of Fisheries Specialist – Eelgrass and Habitat Restoration Scientist. Working directly with the Rhode Island (RI) Department of Environmental Management (DEM) Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF), the Fisheries Specialist will be responsible for coordinating and executing eelgrass (Zostera marina) surveys to address knowledge gaps in flowering phenology and spatiotemporal distribution of reproductive shoots. The geographic extent of this project is Rhode Island (coastal lagoons and Narraganset Bay) and Massachusetts (Buzzards Bay, Pleasant Bay, Nantucket, and Martha’s Vineyard). In addition to leading and executing work in RI, the Fisheries Specialist will be responsible for coordinating field surveys and data collection activities with the Massachusetts (MA) DMF and other project partners (e.g., Boston University, Stony Brook University, Cape Cod National Seashore, Martha’s Vineyard Shellfish Group, and US EPA). With the guidance of RI and MA DMF staff, the Fisheries Specialist will also lead modeling efforts to predict eelgrass reproductive phenology for the project area, develop eelgrass seed storage capacity in RI, and disseminate project information and results with parallel efforts in other areas of New England.
Duties - The responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Application Process - Please email a resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, 1050 N. Highland Street; Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201 (asmfc-jobs@asmfc.org) by the closing date of March 24, 2024. The vacancy number (24-007) must be identified in the subject line.
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Game Warden (GA DNR)
Post Date: Jan 03, 2024
The State of Georgia is seeking qualified applicants for the postition of Game Warden in the Division of Law Enforcement of the Department of Natural Resources for the 39th Game Warden Academy. A Game Warden is a Peace Officer certified by the Peace Officer Standards and Training (POST) Council and is employed by the Georgia Department of Natural Resources to enforce wildlife, environmental, boating and other State and Federal laws, rules and regulations. Patrols are made by boat, aircraft, ATV and on foot. Game Wardens conduct hunter and boater education classes and informative presentations for interested groups concerning hunting, fishing, boating, anti-littering and environmental laws.
Application Process - Completed applications should be downloaded and sent to DNR.Training.Academy@dnr.ga.gov by the closing date of April 30, 2024. Applicants can choose which pathway best fits thier circumstances based on information on minimum qualifications to apply, legal requirements, and the Game Warden Academy.
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MA DMF North Shore MRIP Recreational Fisheries Technician
Post Date: Feb 27, 2024
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking candiates for the position of North Shore MRIP Recreational Fisheries Technician as contracted seasonal employees. The Seasonal Fisheries technician will assist MADMF program personnel with implementing the recreational fisheries survey from March to December. The Access Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS) is part of the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), a federal survey designed by the National Marine Fisheries Service. The survey is implemented by all Atlantic coastal states. The goal of the survey is to generate estimates of recreational fisheries catch for marine fish species in Massachusetts waters. Field staff, once trained, work independently traveling from home to assigned sites on the Northshore and in Metro Boston areas to interview anglers about their fishing experiences, collect a variety of information, and identify, weigh, and measure fish that anglers have kept. Assigned fishing sites include beaches, banks, piers, docks, jetties, and access points for private, charter, and head boats, including marinas, boat ramps and other points of entry to marine or estuarine waters. Head boat sampling occurs at sea. The estimates generated from this work are critically important for managing fish stocks and sustaining recreational fisheries. The incumbent will assist other MA DMF Program personnel with additional projects as needed.
Duties - The responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Application Process - This position starts March 11, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Applications received by Friday March 1, 2024 will receive first consideration, however positions will remain open until filled. A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition. There are 5 positions open for this posting.
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MA DMF South Shore and Cape Cod MRIP Recreational Fisheries Technician
Post Date: Feb 27, 2024
The Massachusetts Division of Marine Fisheries is seeking candiates for the position of South Shore and Cape Cod MRIP Recreational Fisheries Technician as contracted seasonal employees. The Seasonal Fisheries technician will assist MADMF program personnel with implementing the recreational fisheries survey from March to December. The Access Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS) is part of the Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP), a federal survey designed by the National Marine Fisheries Service. The survey is implemented by all Atlantic coastal states. The goal of the survey is to generate estimates of recreational fisheries catch for marine fish species in Massachusetts waters. Field staff, once trained, work independently traveling from home to assigned sites on the Cape Cod and the South Shore areas to interview anglers about their fishing experiences, collect a variety of information, and identify, weigh, and measure fish that anglers have kept. Assigned fishing sites include beaches, banks, piers, docks, jetties, and access points for private, charter, and head boats, including marinas, boat ramps and other points of entry to marine or estuarine waters. Head boat sampling occurs at sea. The estimates generated from this work are critically important for managing fish stocks and sustaining recreational fisheries. The incumbent will assist other MA DMF Program personnel with additional projects as needed.
Duties - The responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Application Process - This position starts March 11, 2024, through December 31, 2024. Applications received by Friday March 1, 2024 will receive first consideration, however positions will remain open until filled. A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition. There are 5 positions open for this posting.
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New Hampshire Recreational Angler Interviewer
Post Date: Mar 01, 2024
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commisison is seeking qualified applicants for the position of New Hampshire Recreational Angler Interviewer. This important research study, sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) conducts face-to-face interviews with marine recreational anglers. Recreational Angler Interviewers will travel to assigned sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences, collect a variety of information, and (when possible) weigh, measure, and identify fish by species name that the anglers have caught. Assigned sites can include beaches, banks, piers, docks, jetties, and access points for private, charter, and head boats (at-sea interviews and sampling), including marinas, boat ramps, and other points of entry to marine waters. Recreational Angler Interviewers are responsible for completing field intercept forms with anglers at the various sites or at-sea in addition to completing several other required study forms and sampling.
The responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not be limited to, the following:
• Successfully complete training, including survey procedures and fish identification tests;
• Follow documented APAIS survey procedures;
• Travel to assigned fishing access sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences;
• Occasionally work on head boats (for-hire vessels) for at-sea data collection;
• Identify key species of fish with extreme accuracy and with little aid of field materials (up to 25 or more different species; guides and training will be provided);
• Complete survey on tablet and submit to supervisor as instructed;
• Serve as a primary point of contact for Marine Fisheries Division New Hampshire Fish and Game Department (NHFG) and recreational anglers;
• Answer questions and explain the importance of this federally-funded study;
• Other duties as assigned.
Application Process
Please email a resume and cover letter referencing the vacancy number (24-005) to Human Resources, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, 1050 N. Highland Street; Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201 (asmfc-jobs@asmfc.org). The vacancy number (24-005) must be identified in the subject line.
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lcarty@asmfc.org
NY Recreational Angler Interviewer
Post Date: Mar 05, 2024
The Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission is seeking qualified applicants for the position of NY Recreational Angler Interviewer. The incumbent will conduct the field portion of the Access-Point Angler Intercept Survey (APAIS). This important research study, sponsored by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration's National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) conducts face-to-face interviews with marine recreational anglers. Recreational Angler Interviewers will travel to assigned sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences, and collect a variety of information, and (when possible) weigh, measure, and identify fish by species name that the anglers have caught. Assigned sites can include beaches, banks, piers, docks, jetties, and access points for private, charter, and head boats, including marinas, boat ramps and other points of entry to marine waters. Recreational Angler Interviewers are responsible for completing field intercept forms with anglers at the various sites in addition to completing several other required study forms.
The responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not be limited to, the following:
Successfully complete training, including survey procedures and fish identification tests;
Follow documented APAIS survey procedures;
Travel to assigned fishing access sites to interview anglers about their fishing experiences;
Occasionally work on head boats (for-hire vessels) for at-sea data collection;
Identify key species of fish with extreme accuracy and with little aid of field materials (up to 25 or more different species; guides and training will be provided);
Complete the survey on a tablet and submit it to the supervisor as instructed;
Serve as a primary point of contact for the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation and the recreational fishermen;
Answer questions and explain the importance of this federally-funded study;
Other duties as assigned.
Application Process
Please email a resume and cover letter to Human Resources, Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, 1050 N. Highland Street; Suite 200 A-N, Arlington, VA 22201 (asmfc-jobs@asmfc.org) by the closing date of March 25, 2024. The vacancy number (24-006) must be identified in the subject line.
Contact:
lcarty@asmfc.org
Postdoctoral Researcher in Fisheries Management and Research
Post Date: Feb 21, 2024
As part of an ongoing multi-partner effort to reconceptualize and re-design fisheries and ecosystem monitoring in the Hudson River, we invite applications for a postdoctoral researcher. The successful applicant will analyze large existing long-term data sets and new experimental results, in close collaboration with colleagues from the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (NYSDEC), Cornell University, the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies, Stony Brook University, and other organizations. These analyses will support decisions by NYSDEC, the Mid-Atlantic and New England Fishery Management Councils, the Atlantic States Marine Fisheries Commission, and others about future monitoring and management of the Hudson River ecosystem and its diverse diadromous and freshwater fisheries.
Applicants should have excellent quantitative and data skills and a commitment to natural resource management. A strong background in fisheries science and management is highly desirable, as is experience with analyses of time series, spatial, mark-recapture, telemetry, and other typical fisheries data sets. Knowledge of large river estuaries or other aquatic ecosystems is also a plus. Applicants should be collaborative and self-motivated, with the ability to thrive working alone and with a small team. In addition to data analysis, job duties will include writing reports and peer-reviewed manuscripts and presenting results to stakeholders, scientists, and other audiences.
The researcher will be based at the Cary Institute of Ecosystem Studies in Millbrook, New York, and will spend office time there and also with the NYSDEC Division of Marine Resources, Hudson and Delaware Fisheries Unit, in New Paltz, New York. These work locations provide access to vibrant research and management communities with expertise in fisheries science and management, aquatic ecosystems, data science, and related fields. We strongly prefer to hire someone who would be based in the area, but would consider remote work in exceptional circumstances. This is a salaried, exempt, full-time, benefited position, with a starting salary in the range of $70,000 to $85,020, depending on the number of years post-PhD. Funding for the position is secured for a period of at least 3 years; the initial appointment would be for two years, but could be extended upon satisfactory performance. We would like the successful applicant to start work as soon as possible, but the starting date is negotiable. All candidates must be authorized to work in the U.S.
To apply, please complete our online application at https://www.caryinstitute.org/about/careers-cary, and attach a single pdf document including a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and names and contact information for three professional references. Questions about the position may be directed to Dr. Chris Solomon at the Cary Institute. Review of applications will begin 15 April 2024 and will continue until the position is filled.
The Cary Institute is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Affirmative Action (AA) employer. It is the policy of the Cary Institute to provide equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran or disabled status, or genetic information.
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