Job Announcement
Company / Organization: North Pacific Fishery Management Council
Pay Rate: $75,000 - $138,000
Type: Full-time
City: Anchorage
State: Alaska
Application Deadline: 06-Jun-22
Description:
As a fishery economist or fishery analyst for the Council, you will lead the evaluation of economic and/or environmental impacts of proposed changes to the management of some of the nation's largest and most valuable commercial fisheries, the groundfish and crab fisheries off Alaska. Your work has a meaningful impact, as it supports decision-making by the Council based on the best available science which connects directly to the on-the-water implementation of measures to conserve and sustain fisheries, fishermen and communities, marine resources, and ecosystems.
Key Responsibilities:
- Prepare and contribute to a variety of regulatory impact analyses, environmental impact assessments, discussion papers and reports to assist the Council in developing fisheries policy and amending fishery management plans.
- Conduct critical reviews of other analyses developed in support of plans.
- Act in an advisory capacity in discussions with the Council or the Council's committees on matters relating to the impacts of proposed fishery management regulations.
- Present and defend results of analyses, discussion papers, or committee meetings to the Council, advisory committees and public.
- Work independently and as a team with other Council analysts, and in collaboration with staff from the cooperating agencies.
- Attend Council meetings, public hearings, and other meetings, including travel as required.
Requirements:
- Excellent written and oral communicator with the ability to write clearly and succinctly.
- Experience in the compilation and/or review of environmental assessments or environmental/economic analyses supporting regulatory actions is a plus.
- Master's degree or higher in resource economics, fisheries science, resource management, public policy, or other related discipline; education may be substituted with 3 or more years of professional experience in research and analysis related to fisheries or other renewable natural resources.
- Independent and adaptable; resourceful and self-directed with a strong sense of ownership for responsibilities.
- Ability to work professionally with people from diverse scientific and technical backgrounds.
- Familiarity with fisheries law and knowledge of the various laws pertaining to management of the fishing industry and environmental/regulatory review.
Point of Contact: Diana Evans
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