South Shore and Cape Cod MRIP Recreational Fisheries Technician - Contracted Seasonal Employees

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Description:
The Department of Fish and Game (DFG) is the state agency responsible for conserving the state's natural resources. DFG exercises responsibility over the Commonwealth's marine and freshwater fisheries, wildlife, plants, and natural communities and provides outdoor recreation opportunities to the public. The Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) serves Massachusetts’ citizens by protecting, restoring, and enhancing fishery resources and their habitats while providing sustainable fisheries-related recreational and commercial opportunities.

A cover letter and resume must be submitted as part of the application process and attached “as relevant” to the requisition.

Job Opening: 

The Department of Fish and Game, Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF) seeks applicants for the position of Seasonal Fisheries Technician to perform the following duties:

The Seasonal Fisheries Technician will assist DMF personnel with implementing the recreational fisheries survey from April to November. 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. All Atlantic coastal states implement the survey. The goal of the study 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 Cape Cod and the South Shore 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 headboats, including marinas, boat ramps, and other entry points to marine or estuarine waters. Headboat sampling occurs at sea (most positions will operate only from shore). The estimates generated from this work are critically important for managing fish stocks and sustaining recreational fisheries. The incumbent may assist other MA DMF Program personnel with additional projects.

Responsibilities include: 

• Completed training and passed both a survey procedures test and a fish identification test. 
• Survey recreational anglers and collect catch information, including counts, measurements, and fish weights harvested and released.
• Begin and end each 6-hour assignment on time. 
• Accurately record detailed data on electronic field tablets and data sheets.
• Perform rigorous data review for quality control.
• Complete, organize, and