Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission
Data Management Specialist 2 Data Science
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission - La Jolla, California, us, 92093
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NOAA Fisheries Data Management Specialist
PSMFC is hiring on behalf of NOAA to enhance the infrastructure and workforce supporting commercial and recreational fishing in U.S. ports. This project aims to improve NOAA's understanding of climate change impacts on shore-side infrastructure and labor. Access to commercial fishing infrastructure and seafood jobs is vital for resilient fishing communities. Currently, NOAA lacks the necessary data on these issues at national and regional levels. This project will support data modeling and initiatives like the Changing Ecosystems and Fisheries Initiative (CEFI) and Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management (EBFM) offering insights before natural disasters occur, assisting with fisheries disasters, community resilience, and for various uses. Data Management Specialist will help achieve the Seafood Infrastructure and Workforce (SIW) project goals by developing a national community fishing and human capital database, creating region-specific datasets, collaboratively designing web tools, and designing new data-sharing tools. Collaboration with NOAA project leads in the Northwest and Southeast Regions, as well as social scientists and other project members across NOAA's Fisheries Science Centers and Regional Offices, is essential. Please note that the start date for this position is contingent upon clearance of a Tier 1 federal background check - delays can occur in the process that are not within the control of PSMFC. Essential Functions and Specific Tasks
The following functions and tasks are characteristic of the work associated with this group and pay band. They are not all-inclusive, and individual positions may perform some or all the activities listed below. Essential Functions
Lower-End Responsibilities
Compile project data into standardized electronic formats, including verifying accuracy, data entry, electronic transfer, editing, and error checking. Extract and present relevant data in various formats such as text, numeric reports, tables, graphics, or figures. Communicate and collaborate with seafood community members to ensure outputs are relevant to their needs. Establish partnerships with key community members to work towards long term data collection and citizen science projects. Train users in database applications through individual instruction and group presentations. Create queries, summaries, and maps in response to customized data requests. Prepare and manipulate data and graphic outputs for reports, papers, presentations, and internet applications using standardized retrieval scripts. Upper-End Responsibilities
Populate databases and libraries, integrating new and historical data from various formats including databases, spreadsheets, and survey data. Produce written research and statistical reports, data sets, and summaries using analytical techniques and software tools, modifying and developing database retrieval scripts as needed. Maintain and update data catalogs, directories, and metadata. Participate in technical user groups to assess future data needs and coordinate the development of standards for efficient data exchange among participants. Specific Tasks Required
Investigate Data Availability:
Contribute to the development of an updateable national database of physical and workforce infrastructure, collaborating with NOAA Fisheries to create a standardized list of fishing infrastructure features. Evaluate existing data sources to identify strengths, weaknesses, and critical gaps, and make recommendations for new data collection, including a fisheries human capital component that evaluates demographic data and industry classifications. Develop Indicators:
Create indicators related to fisheries infrastructure and human capital, establishing data points and measurements to monitor changes across communities and regions. Ground Truth Data:
Validate the accuracy of data in select communities chosen by the research team. Community Engagement:
Work with community members to determine the tools and resources needed to enhance the utility of this research. Document community needs and variances between communities. Determine key infrastructure needs from a community perspective, determine best way to obtain recurring data from their perspectives. What types of citizen science would they participate in. Work with community members to draft outreach materials to engage and communicate new resources to communities, obtain community feedback, and potentially establish partnerships for citizen science projects. Data Management Plan: Develop a comprehensive plan that includes documentation of data sources, relevant contact information, monitoring frequency, years available, and a defined process for data updates. Web Tool Integration:
Support the integration of indicators into existing web-based tools, such as the EJ and CSVI websites, or assist in developing new tools. Support Assessments and Reports:
Aid in the development of initial assessments, reports, data summaries, and presentations using the created indicators. Climate Initiatives Support:
Contribute to goals related to tools for climate initiatives, citizen science data collection, and communication with underserved communities.
PSMFC is hiring on behalf of NOAA to enhance the infrastructure and workforce supporting commercial and recreational fishing in U.S. ports. This project aims to improve NOAA's understanding of climate change impacts on shore-side infrastructure and labor. Access to commercial fishing infrastructure and seafood jobs is vital for resilient fishing communities. Currently, NOAA lacks the necessary data on these issues at national and regional levels. This project will support data modeling and initiatives like the Changing Ecosystems and Fisheries Initiative (CEFI) and Ecosystem Based Fisheries Management (EBFM) offering insights before natural disasters occur, assisting with fisheries disasters, community resilience, and for various uses. Data Management Specialist will help achieve the Seafood Infrastructure and Workforce (SIW) project goals by developing a national community fishing and human capital database, creating region-specific datasets, collaboratively designing web tools, and designing new data-sharing tools. Collaboration with NOAA project leads in the Northwest and Southeast Regions, as well as social scientists and other project members across NOAA's Fisheries Science Centers and Regional Offices, is essential. Please note that the start date for this position is contingent upon clearance of a Tier 1 federal background check - delays can occur in the process that are not within the control of PSMFC. Essential Functions and Specific Tasks
The following functions and tasks are characteristic of the work associated with this group and pay band. They are not all-inclusive, and individual positions may perform some or all the activities listed below. Essential Functions
Lower-End Responsibilities
Compile project data into standardized electronic formats, including verifying accuracy, data entry, electronic transfer, editing, and error checking. Extract and present relevant data in various formats such as text, numeric reports, tables, graphics, or figures. Communicate and collaborate with seafood community members to ensure outputs are relevant to their needs. Establish partnerships with key community members to work towards long term data collection and citizen science projects. Train users in database applications through individual instruction and group presentations. Create queries, summaries, and maps in response to customized data requests. Prepare and manipulate data and graphic outputs for reports, papers, presentations, and internet applications using standardized retrieval scripts. Upper-End Responsibilities
Populate databases and libraries, integrating new and historical data from various formats including databases, spreadsheets, and survey data. Produce written research and statistical reports, data sets, and summaries using analytical techniques and software tools, modifying and developing database retrieval scripts as needed. Maintain and update data catalogs, directories, and metadata. Participate in technical user groups to assess future data needs and coordinate the development of standards for efficient data exchange among participants. Specific Tasks Required
Investigate Data Availability:
Contribute to the development of an updateable national database of physical and workforce infrastructure, collaborating with NOAA Fisheries to create a standardized list of fishing infrastructure features. Evaluate existing data sources to identify strengths, weaknesses, and critical gaps, and make recommendations for new data collection, including a fisheries human capital component that evaluates demographic data and industry classifications. Develop Indicators:
Create indicators related to fisheries infrastructure and human capital, establishing data points and measurements to monitor changes across communities and regions. Ground Truth Data:
Validate the accuracy of data in select communities chosen by the research team. Community Engagement:
Work with community members to determine the tools and resources needed to enhance the utility of this research. Document community needs and variances between communities. Determine key infrastructure needs from a community perspective, determine best way to obtain recurring data from their perspectives. What types of citizen science would they participate in. Work with community members to draft outreach materials to engage and communicate new resources to communities, obtain community feedback, and potentially establish partnerships for citizen science projects. Data Management Plan: Develop a comprehensive plan that includes documentation of data sources, relevant contact information, monitoring frequency, years available, and a defined process for data updates. Web Tool Integration:
Support the integration of indicators into existing web-based tools, such as the EJ and CSVI websites, or assist in developing new tools. Support Assessments and Reports:
Aid in the development of initial assessments, reports, data summaries, and presentations using the created indicators. Climate Initiatives Support:
Contribute to goals related to tools for climate initiatives, citizen science data collection, and communication with underserved communities.