Fisheries Services Manager

JOB SUMMARY

The Fisheries Services Manager is responsible for implementing vessel traffic agreements and maintaining professional relationships between private and government agencies responsible for vessel traffic thru waterways within the Tribe’s Usual and Accustomed Fishing areas (U&A) and the Muckleshoot Indian Tribe (MIT). This position will also manage and supervise services to MIT fishers and will be responsible to ensure that services provided comply with all applicable legal requirements. The position also ensures all harvest management program vessels are repaired and maintained according to US Coast Guard vessel standards.

MAJOR TASKS AND RESPONSIBILITIES

This list is intended only to illustrate the various types of work that may be performed.  The omission of specific statements does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or logical assignment to the position.

 

Responsible for approving or denying fisher payment claims during the commercial fishing season. Fisher payment claims can range from net moves, net damage, net displacement, replacement of damaged nets to the loss of income due to a net being damaged.

Responsible for the final approval (signature) of all individual fisher claims for payments.

Manages the fisher and vessel registration system and ensures the compliance with all legal requirements associated with that system.

Acts as a liaison between the MIT tribal fishers and local waterway entities who are responsible for vessel traffic and/or moorage facilities.

Responsible for managing commerce notices that affect Muckleshoot’s U&A areas and communications to Tribal fishers.

Manages and oversees implementation of established procedures and protocols regarding fisher vessel coordination during fisheries openings, including all communication with waterway entities to avoid potential conflicts during MIT fisheries.

Manages, creates, and maintains confidential databases related to all aspects of MIT fishers including but not limited to personal fisher information, fisher payments for net moves, and reimbursements for damages to gear.

Manages and implements all MIT coordination agreements.

Procurement of all necessary materials and equipment (including both capital and non-capital expenses).

Because of the Tribe's commitment to community service and the well-being of its members, each employee may be expected to perform a wide range of office and field duties from time to time. Such duties may or may not be related to their regular responsibilities.

 

EDUCATION - EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING FOR POSITION

Required:

• Bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university in Public Administration, Business Administration, Fisheries Management, Natural Resources Management, Marine or Maritime Management, or a closely related field.
• In lieu of Bachelor’s degree, an Associates degree plus two years of related experience or five (5) years of related experience may be accepted.
• Five (5) years of progressively responsible experience in fisheries operations, marine or vessel operations, natural resources, regulatory program administration, program coordination, or a closely related field.
• Experience creating, maintaining records, prepare detailed written reports, good knowledge of Title 6, general administrative and in-season regulations.
• Swift Water Training

SPECIFIC SKILLS/KNOWLEDGE/ABILITIES REQUIRED FOR POSITION

Ability:

• Ability to write legibly and concisely.
• Ability to use computers and common office computer programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook, and Excel.
• Ability to multitask (coordinate several activities on a daily basis).
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to complete tasks independently.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships with diverse groups and individuals.
• Ability to calmly resolve tense or emotionally charged situations whether by phone or in person.
• Ability to work outdoors under adverse weather conditions and perform a variety of work in inclement weather.
• Ability to maintain professional relationships with personnel from regulatory agencies.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

Work is performed outdoors and in an office setting. Hand-eye coordination is necessary to operate computers and various pieces of equipment. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is frequently required to sit, talk and hear; and occasionally bend or crouch.  The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 80 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus. While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently works in outside weather conditions. The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, and toxic chemicals. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet in the office, and moderate to loud in the field.   

Licenses or Certifications Required

Driver's License