Data Editor for Fisheries Observer Program in Falmouth, MA

To apply: Please send resume and two references to HR@integratedstatistics.com

Integrated Statistics is seeking a Data Editor to assist NOAA’s Northeast Fishery Observer Program (NEFOP), a division of the Northeast Fisheries Science Center’s (NEFSC), Fisheries Sampling Branch (FSB). The FSB collects, processes, manages, and provides fishery dependent data and biological samples obtained from fishing vessels and the Data Editor is expected to have an interest in fishery science, fishery management and a general knowledge of analytical techniques.

Duties:

Review raw data logs for completeness and accuracy. Contact observers to verify inconsistencies and solve data recording problems as needed.

Maintain records on individual observer performance to be used in assessing overall data quality and schedules observer debriefings as necessary.

Complete bonus evaluations on a per trip basis.

Submit weekly reports on editing progress to COTR.

Keep lead editor and Data Manager informed of important and serious data recording issues.

Assist with routine audits and checks on database. This will include ‘final check’ evaluation whereby critical fields of raw data are compared to master data.

Assist with preparations for Observer Trainings including observer exercises, homework assignments, workshops, quizzes, exams and presentations as needed.

Deploy aboard commercial fishing vessels (single day and multi-day trips) to become familiar with observer duties at sea as needed.

Compare information on trips with the OBSCON database and make corrections as necessary.

Distribute trips and age structure samples to other data editors or appropriate staff.

Track trips (including industry funded scallop trips) and confirm that all trips are received.

Assist FSB staff with OBSCON related tasks.

Prepare photocopies of trips along with a data release request for review by FSB staff prior to mailing to vessel owner(s).

Qualifications:

Data Editor I or I+-:

a. B.S. degree in Marine Biology, Fisheries, or a related field

b. Experience with NEFOP data collection and editing protocols, UNIX based computers, networked systems and ORACLE relational databases is desirable

Data Editor II or II +:

a. B.S. degree in Marine Biology, Fisheries, or a related field and NEFOP fisheries observing experience

b. M.S. degree in Marine Biology, Fisheries, or a related field

c. Experience with NEFOP data collection and editing protocols, UNIX based computers, networked systems and ORACLE relational databases is desirable

Location: Falmouth Technology Park, Northeast Fisheries Observer Program office, 25 Bernard St. Jean Drive, Falmouth, MA. Some travel may be required

Salary: $18-$20/hour + benefits including health, dental, retirement, paid vacation, sick and holiday leave.

Period of Performance: Normal business hours are from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

To apply, please send a resume and two references to HR@IntegratedStatistics.com