Fisheries Field Operations Coordinator Harvesting Unit

A.I.S. Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal State Municipal and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Fisheries Field Operations Coordinator to support the Southeast Fisheries Science Centers Fisheries Assessment Technology & Engineering Program.

Primary Function:

This position provides scientific analytical and field coordination support to fisheries research programs focused on fishing gear technology ecosystem impacts and sustainable harvesting practices. The role integrates field research data management stakeholder engagement and technical reporting to support NOAAs mission of sustainable fisheries management. This position is contingent upon contract award and available funding.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Serve as project and field coordinator for Harvesting Unit research activities including planning execution and real-time field decision support
• Collect biological and fisheries data during field operations in support of gear research and ecosystem studies
• Perform data entry validation and database development to support long-term research data archiving
• Conduct statistical and quantitative analyses of fisheries data and produce technical summaries reports and scientific deliverables
• Prepare and contribute to scientific publications presentations and internal NOAA reporting products
• Coordinate and deliver outreach and training sessions for commercial fishers on federally required fishing gear and best practices
• Support international outreach efforts including participation in Turtle Excluder Device (TED) verification and training missions with NOAA and Department of State personnel
• Prepare for and participate in scientific meetings workshops and symposiums including development of abstracts and presentations
• Provide intermittent field and operational support to laboratory programs including gear technology assistance data collection and small boat operations
• Coordinate multi-agency survey efforts including stakeholder engagement with NOAA offices fishery management councils and partner organizations
• Ensure compliance with NOAA protocols including small boat operations data quality standards and safety requirements

Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated and total compensation will vary depending on candidates depth of experience. This is a fulltime position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance vacation sick and holiday benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Masters degree in marine biology fisheries science oceanography ecology or related field with 5 years of relevant experience
• Demonstrated experience in fisheries research including field data collection and scientific analysis
• Knowledge of commercial fishing gear types (trawls gillnets seines longlines) in the Southeast U.S. and Gulf of Mexico
• Experience with statistical analysis data management and database development
• Proficiency in scientific software tools (e.g. R Python Excel or equivalent statistical/analytical platforms)
• Experience preparing technical reports and delivering scientific presentations
• Experience serving as a lead or primary data collector on field research projects
• Ability to comply with NOAA Small Boat Operating Procedures
• Valid drivers license
• Strong analytical and problem-solving capabilities
• Ability to operate independently in field and laboratory environments
• Effective communication skills for both technical and stakeholder audiences
• Ability to manage multiple concurrent research and coordination tasks

Preferred Qualifications:

• PhD in a related field
• Knowledge of selective fishing methods and gear technology innovation
• Experience with fishing gear construction repair or evaluation
• Experience conducting public outreach training or stakeholder engagement
• Experience supporting international fisheries programs or interagency coordination

Travel:

• Travel Estimated: 2535% (Includes domestic and potential international travel for field research outreach and scientific meetings).

Location:

• 3209 Frederic St Pascagoula MS 39567 - Southeast Fisheries Science Centers Pascagoula Laboratory

Contact:

If you would like to apply for this exciting new opening please visit our Careers Page to submit the required information:

• Resume
• Cover letter detailing relevant experience.
• 3 professional references (name email address and phone number)

All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening please reach out to our Talent Team or call .

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit hire train promote transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race color creed religion national origin age sex gender identity genetic information marital status lawful alien status sexual orientation physical or mental disability citizenship status veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Must be able to work in the U.S. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals Equal Opportunity Employer

Required Experience:

Manager