ECS is seeking a Research Associate to work in our Seattle, WA office.
Job Description:
Background:
In response to the recently released NOAA Fisheries National Environmental Equity and Justice (EEJ) Strategy, the NOAA Fisheries West Coast Region, Northwest Fisheries Science Center, Southwest Fisheries Science Center, Restoration Center, and Office of Law Enforcement have drafted a EEJ Regional Implementation Plan. The next phase includes identification of and research into underserved communities, development of materials and listening sessions to provide information and invite feedback on the Plan, and conducting or supporting internal and external engagements on the Plan.
In addition to the coast-wide efforts to improve our understanding of and relationships with underserved communities, a case study will be undertaken to identify how a unique element of the West Coast Trawl Catch Share Program (WCTCSP) can be used to meet the EEJ goals and objectives established by the Regional Implementation Plan. The WCTCSP is an exception to many catch share programs with strong user rights because the program designers had the prudence to create a quota set-aside program, specifically to provide flexibility to respond to future conditions or objectives. To-date, the set-aside quota has been passed through pro rata to existing quota share accounts. This case study will use the decision framework developed by Nayani and Warlick (2018) to analyze how the quota set-aside program can be used to meet EEJ objectives.
The primary goals of this work are to engage with NOAA Fisheries staff and underserved communities across the West Coast to:
Detailed Description:
ECS is seeking one full time Research Associate to support the NOAA Fisheries Northwest Fisheries Science Center located in Seattle, WA to conduct analysis and to coordinate directly with West Coast Region (WCR) and PFMC staff. The Research Associate shall leverage information obtained through trawl review public hearings to ensure that the policy options developed align with the fishery and can constructively contribute to planning. Success shall be measured by providing a useful policy analysis, based on a strong relationship with the WCR and PFMC staff as well as past strong collaboration between the WCR and the NWFSC.
The Research Associate shall:
The ideal candidate may have a masters or doctorate degree in natural resource management and have experience in fisheries management and/or equity and environmental justice research, and experience communicating with community members with diverse backgrounds. All candidates must have strong analytical, written, and oral communication skills, be detail oriented and able to work independently.
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Location/Note:
Seattle, WA. On-site location at the NWFSC (2725 Montlake Blvd E, Seattle, WA 98112) is preferred. Remote / Telework from a location in California, Oregon, or Washington State may also be considered.
Salary Range: $80,000 - $95,000
Required Skills:
Desired Skills:
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