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DHRM Job Listings for the Virginia Marine Resources Commission
Part-time and/or seasonal positions available at the Commission not on the DHRM web site are below.
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MRIP (Marine Recreational Information Program) Seasonal Data Field Technician
Overview:
The Marine Recreational Information Program (MRIP) is an assessment tool used by NOAA Fisheries to collect fishing effort and demographic data collected in-person by fisheries interviewers to produce recreational catch and effort estimates. Fisheries interviewers shall be required to attend all state specific training, as well as an annual 2-day training course provided by the Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistical Program. Training will include learning detailed procedures and protocols for the interview portion of the survey as well as the correct methods for identifying fish species and collecting biological data (length and weight). Data is collected utilizing digital tables, and experience with digital data platforms is preferred. Shifts are worked in 6-hour intervals plus travel time. Fisheries interviewers shall be responsible for recording their on-site time as well as miles traveled. These positions offer flexible work scheduling. Fisheries interviewers are considered independent contractors and will be employed through an outside agency.
The ideal candidate will have knowledge and /or experience of recreational fishing as well as local water ways. Candidates with science, fisheries, or angling backgrounds that are interested in entry-level field work are strongly encouraged to apply. This position is ideal for those looking to gain fisheries science and management experience at an entry level.
Qualifications and Specifications:
-Age minimum: 18
-Valid Driver’s license
-Access to a personal vehicle
-Willing to travel a reasonable distance within coastal Virginia (including the Eastern Shore)
-Willing to work weekdays, weekends, and some holidays as needed in variable weather conditions
-Candidate MUST be comfortable approaching and speaking with the public
-Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Excel
-MUST be comfortable handling dead fish
-Be able to work independently
Hourly Wage: $16.50 p/h (site time + administrative tasks), $0.67 per mile traveled
How to Apply:
If you are interested in future seasonal opportunities, please fill out the Fisheries Interviewer Interest Form HERE and submit to:
Joshua McGilly, MRIP State Supervisor
380 Fenwick Road, Building, 96
Fort Monroe, VA 23651
Joshua.Mcgilly@mrc.virginia.gov
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