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SCS Global Services · 4 hours ago

Technical Specialist, Fisheries

United States

Full-time

Remote

Mid Level

$52K/yr - $70K/yr

3+ years exp

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Responsibilities

Responsible for managing a portfolio of fishery assessments

Coordinate internal resources and external auditors for project execution

Monitor and track individual projects’ progress to ensure deliverables meet established timelines

Point of contact for clients, providing advice and assistance in response to operational and technical questions

Produce and review reports, ensuring these meet MSC Standard requirements

Review and interpret scientific information related to the impact of fisheries to score and assess their performance in line with the requirements of the MSC Fisheries Standard

Conduct technical reviews, providing support and training to new auditors on technical aspects of the MSC Standard

Responsible for leading and facilitating stakeholder consultation with scientists, conservation groups, fisheries management groups, and industry

Establish and maintain communication with MSC staff to ensure accurate and consistent standard interpretation

Complete training for MSC assessment team leader, responsible for providing guidance to the assessment team and overseeing the assessment process

Support the MSC Fisheries Program in the development and maintenance of program procedures and documents in compliance with all relevant standards and company policies

Participate in the internal and external audit processes and ensure ongoing compliance with relevant standards and policies

Qualification

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Fisheries ManagementMarine Conservation BiologyFisheries ScienceTechnical AuditingStakeholder EngagementProject ManagementBycatchETP SpeciesEcosystem InteractionsFluency in EnglishBusiness Software ProficiencyFluency in SpanishFluency in MandarinFluency in Japanese

Required

Bachelor's Degree in fisheries, marine conservation biology, natural resources, environmental management, or relevant field (e.g., economics, mathematics, statistics)

3+ years of experience in the fisheries sector in management or research experience in marine conservation biology, fisheries science, or fisheries management

3+ years of experience in research into, policy analysis for, or management of, the impact of fisheries on aquatic ecosystems, including at least two of the following topics: Bycatch, Endangered, threatened, or protected (ETP) species, Habitats or Ecosystem interactions

Fluency in English with work experience that includes professional verbal and written communication

Strong organization, multi-tasking, and prioritization skills

Strong attention to detail, customer service, and teamwork orientation

Proficient with business software including Outlook, Word, Excel, and database management

Initiative, good judgment, and ability to work independently under pressure in a changing environment

Ability to legally work in the US and travel internationally up to 20% as needed

Preferred

Master's Degree/PhD in fisheries, marine conservation biology, natural resources, environmental management, or relevant field (e.g., economics, mathematics, statistics)

Experience leading teams and projects, mainly involving collaborative report deliverables and stakeholder engagement

Prior experience working directly with the fishing industry or MSC scheme

Fluency in Spanish, Mandarin, or Japanese