The International Pacific Halibut Commission (IPHC) is seeking to hire a Fisheries Data Specialist (Field) for deployment in St. Paul, Alaska This announcement serves as the notice of this opportunity.
OVERVIEW:
Under the direction of the Port Operations Coordinator in the Fisheries Data Services Branch (FDSB), the Fisheries Data Specialist (Field) (FDS(F)) position is responsible for the International Pacific Halibut Commission’s (IPHC) port operations in a designated port. The FDS(F) will act as the lead on all duties in their assigned location including, but not limited to, collecting logbooks, fish tags, and biological specimens, and representing the IPHC Secretariat in the field.
Pacific halibut landings can be highly variable in time and space; therefore, this position requires being on call for extended hours, including Saturdays. Ideal candidates have strong interpersonal and organizational skills including the ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines in a rapidly changing work environment, and the ability to collaborate and cooperate with members of the Secretariat, as well as outside contacts and stakeholders.
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The IPHC is a public international organization and as such will consider applicants regardless of nationality. Non-US Citizens will be issued with a G4 VISA for work in the USA.Employment date: 13 June 2023
Duration: Until 15 August 2023, subject to change due to the length of the fishing season and sampling needs in each port.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- Bachelor’s degree in biology, fisheries or related field or equivalent work experience in this same field;
- Proven ability to effectively collect fisheries data and biological structures, while following random and representative sample collection protocols;
- Proven ability to work cooperatively and professionally with people with diverse backgrounds, responsibilities, and positions and who have varying degrees of understanding of fisheries data collection methods and the impact of fisheries data on fisheries management;
- The ability to work independently and the organizational skills to balance a shifting workload in a deadline driven work environment.
DESIRED
- Experience collecting, editing, and entering data in the field. Experience with fisheries monitoring, especially Pacific halibut fisheries, or other wildlife monitoring is especially welcome.
- Experience working with Microsoft Office 365 (i.e. Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, Excel, Word, PowerApps).
You must hold a valid passport that does not expire before 01 January 2024. A satisfactory background check is a condition of employment.
SALARY AND BENEFITS:
This position is rated as an IPHC-GS-7.2, which carries a monthly salary of US$4,514.70. The IPHC offers a generous benefits package.
Travel expenses: The IPHC may provide transportation (most direct and economical means from your designated home location to your duty station, and/or any in-person training that may be required, as well as applicable Per Diem allowance (accommodation, meals, and incidentals) in accordance with relevant IPHC travel directives.
APPLICATION:
Deadline: 5 June 2023. A review of applications will occur on 5 June 2023 with the intent of determining if sufficient caliber candidates are available to fill the position. The position will remain open to source a list of reserve candidates.
Applications must be submitted through the IPHC website. For your application to be considered eligible, you must submit: 1) a succinct cover letter stating your overall claims to the position against the minimum requirements; 2) a response to the major duties and responsibilities (2 pages maximum); and 3) a curriculum vitae.
The IPHC is a Public International Organization and as such we will consider applicants regardless of nationality. Foreign nationals will be issued with a G4 visa. Relocation costs will be offered. Due to the nature of the work and the organization, a background check is also a condition of employment. For more information about this position, please email secretariat@iphc.int.
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