Biological Sampling Support

QA/QC Reports QA/QC reports shall be completed by the 15 of the third month after the quarter (e.g. Q1 report due on June 15th, Q2 report due Sept.15th, etc.); reports shall be provided to the Chief of the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

QA/QC reports shall be completed by the 15 of the third month after the quarter (e.g. Q1 report due on June 15th, Q2 report due Sept.15th, etc.); reports shall be provided to the Chief of the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

QA/QC discussion with contract dockside samplers QA/QC discussions shall be completed by the end of the third month after the quarter (e.g. Q1 discussion by June 30th, Q2 discussion by Sept.30th, etc.); verification that discussions occurred shall be provided to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

QA/QC discussions shall be completed by the end of the third month after the quarter (e.g. Q1 discussion by June 30th, Q2 discussion by Sept.30th, etc.); verification that discussions occurred shall be provided to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

Update and Improvement of QA/QC reporting tool. This is an on-going task. When improvements are identified, development, testing, and implementation should occur within 3 months, dependent on developer’s availability; identified improvements shall be provided to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

This is an on-going task. When improvements are identified, development, testing, and implementation should occur within 3 months, dependent on developer’s availability; identified improvements shall be provided to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

TIP Data exploration and extraction Requests for data or inquiries about data shall be responded to within 5 business days; products will be supplied within 30 days of request; All requests and responses shall be supplied to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch, prior to response to the actual requestor.

Requests for data or inquiries about data shall be responded to within 5 business days; products will be supplied within 30 days of request; All requests and responses shall be supplied to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch, prior to response to the actual requestor.

Analytical Support: The Contractor shall assist in leading research, development, implementation, and enhancement of electronic data collection systems used in the TIPprogram.

Work with technology vendors to research and implement viable electronic data collection methods and/or improvements to currently developed systems.

Develop training materials, technical manuals, and curricula to advance the use of electronic systems in dockside sampling.

Provide training and support for TIP samplers in order to maintain operations of electronic technologies.

Electronic data collection improvement This is an on-going task. When improvements are identified, development, testing, and implementation should occur within 6 months, dependent on developer’s availability and availability of the Government to acquire the technology. Identified improvements shall be provided to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch prior to development.

This is an on-going task. When improvements are identified, development, testing, and implementation should occur within 6 months, dependent on developer’s availability and availability of the Government to acquire the

technology.

Identified improvements shall be provided to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch prior to development.

Manual and training materials Manuals will be updated within 6 months of significant protocol changes. Training materials will be completed no later than 5 business days prior to training. All materials shall be provided to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch prior to dissemination.

Manuals will be updated within 6 months of significant protocol changes. Training materials will be completed no later than 5 business days prior to training.

All materials shall be provided to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch prior to dissemination.

Provision of Training and support. Requests for support shall be responded to within 5 business days. Responses to support requests shall be provided to the requestor and the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

Requests for support shall be responded to within 5 business days.

Responses to support requests shall be provided to the requestor and the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

Outreach and Education: The Contractor shall participate in public outreach efforts and shall have the following responsibilities:

Participate in SEFSC-sponsored or participating outreach events such as Open Houses, Youth/Career Fairs, etc. in order to explain port sampling goals and methods to the public, especially electronic technologies.

Attend any training sessions or conferences deemed necessary to acquire updates to sampling protocols and technology. Such trainings/conferences may be in person or via webinar/conference call.

Public Outreach All training materials such as presentations, handouts, lesson plans, etc. must be submitted for approval 5 days prior to class presentation. All materials shall be provided to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

All training materials such as presentations, handouts, lesson plans, etc. must be submitted for approval 5 days

prior to class presentation.

All materials shall be provided to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

Attend training As where travel is required submit travel request as detailed by contract. Travel requests shall be provided via the COR to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

As where travel is required submit travel request as detailed by contract.

Travel requests shall be provided via the COR to the Chief, Survey Design, Data Management, and Dissemination Branch

MS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study or BS Degree in Marine Science or a related field of study plus three (3) years of relevant experience.

Knowledge of applying basic concepts, principles and methodologies of fish or related biological field sufficient to independently perform scientific tasks using standard methods and techniques.

Proficient in the use of fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification books and keys

Computer literate and experienced with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs.

Capable of writing reports at the college level and making oral presentations.

Experience collecting catch and effort information from commercial fishermen.

Knowledge of collection of routine biological samples (lengths, age structures, gonads, etc.) from marine fish.

Skill in use of Android mobile device applications for field collections of environmental data.

Salary range is $30 - $45 per hour, dependent upon experience.

Saltwater Inc. is proud to be an equal opportunity employer and a VEVRAA Federal Contractor and does not discriminate based on race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, parental status, veteran status, or disability status. We strive to create an inclusive workplace culture to attract the best talent and allow each member of our team to achieve their full potential and maximum productivity. Furthermore, Saltwater Inc. highly encourages qualified individuals with disabilities and protected veterans to apply for positions for which they are qualified and to notify us if there are any needs for accommodation throughout the application process and/or upon hire.

Only qualified applicants with the requisite experience need to apply.