Fisheries Disaster Support Specialist

Job Summary

Providing Fisheries Disaster Support Services, the full-time remote Fisheries Disaster Support Specialist will manage program evaluations, serve as a point of contact for requestors, and draft decision memos for the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) in support of fishery disaster declarations.

Key responsibilities

• Review and evaluate fishery disaster requests for completeness and compliance with MSA requirements
• Serve as the primary contact for requestors, addressing inquiries and coordinating with the Regional Fishery Disaster Assistance Lead
• Draft and submit decision memos for fishery disaster evaluations, ensuring adherence to established timelines and procedures

Required qualifications

• Experience in program planning and management within a team environment
• Ability to review and evaluate quantitative data, including economic and population size data
• Familiarity with policy analysis and standards evaluation
• Preferred experience with salmon management and data analysis
• Proficiency in MS Office, Google Office Suite, and online seminar software