Attachment_3_Updated_Labor_Categories.pdf

Attachment 3

Labor Category Classifications and Job Descriptions

1. Project Manager:

Project Manager shall be designated as Key Personnel for this contract per Section H and shall be the focal point for communications between NFMS and the Contractor. The

Project Manager shall be responsible to manage personnel resources such that emergencies and other short term ad hoc requirements are responded to without disruption and/or degradation of other services. The Project Manager shall collaborate with all parties (Government and vessel owners) as necessary to resolve issues at the lowest possible level. The Project Manger shall work closely with NMFS Management

Division and the Office for Law Enforcement on enforcement issues.

The Project Manager shall be responsible for all aspects of performance on individual

Task Orders as well as the contract and shall have the authority to represent the

Contractor on all issues related to the contract.

2. Task Order Project Manager:

The Task Order Project Manager shall have experience in the scientific environment with emphasis on commercial fisheries management, Observer training, and Observer deployment, which will be required in each specific Task Order. The person shall be responsible for organizing and controlling the Task Order effort; managing and directing

Observers; controlling administrative, personnel, and operations activities; coordinating data entry and quality assurance; working with vessel owners to ensure placement of

Observers.

3. Observer Coordinator: The Observer Coordinator shall analyze data, write reports and/or manuscripts for the peer-reviewed literature, estimate protected species bycatch rates and provide other related reports as requested.

The Observer Coordinator shall attend scientific conferences and meetings (e.g. SEDAR) to present results of the program as required. The Observer Coordinator shall participate and assist in other projects such as training workshops. The Observer Coordinator shall participate in training sessions and attend scientific conferences and meetings to present results of the program. The Observer Coordinator may also be required to oversee research projects related to observer activities. The Observer Coordinator may also conduct and/or participate in other research programs unrelated to observer activities, as needed. The Observer Coordinator may also be required to deploy as an observer.

4. Assistant Observer Coordinator: The Assistant Observer Coordinator shall work closely with the Observer Coordinator or TASK ORDER MANAGER if no Observer

Coordinator exists and shall assist with debriefing of lower graded Fishery Observers, oversee and track observer deployment, perform final data review and data editing. The

Assistant Observer Coordinator shall act as primary field contact to address sampling, data and deployment issues, make recommendations to increase the efficiency of recruiting, training, and safety components of the program. The Assistant Observer

Coordinator shall ensure that supplies are up-to-date. The Assistant Observer

Coordinator shall also participate in training sessions and attend scientific conferences and meetings to present results of the program. The Assistant Observer Coordinator shall travel to ports to inspect vessels for suitability. The Assistant Observer Coordinator may also be required to perform data entry tasks and deploy as an observer. The Assistant

Observer Coordinator may also conduct and/or participate in other research programs unrelated to observer activities, as needed.

5. Fishery Observer I (Department of Labor Recognized Observer Description)

Performs routine tasks associated with recurring and continuing work according to prescribed or established procedural standards and technical methods assigned. Assures that tasks are completed, data developed, methods used in securing and verifying data are technically accurate and in compliance with instructions and established procedures.

Makes estimates of amounts and species composition of fish caught, retained and discarded, using at a minimum, simple, single stage sampling techniques and dichotomous keys. Collects biological samples (and carcasses, if warranted) from the catch of various fisheries including but not limited to, longline, trawl, gillnet, dredge, pot, rod and reel, harpoon, seine, weir and pound net fisheries according to detailed program and gear specific procedures. According to established standards and detailed procedures, records data on appropriate forms and logs, some of which may be electronic.

Maintains field equipment and supplies. Collects scientific, management, compliance information, and make observations of fishing operations. Use and complete a pre-boarding vessel safety checklist. Measures selected portions of catch including incidentally caught marine mammals, sea birds and sea turtles. May tag species of interest including sharks, tunas, sablefish, spiny lobsters, swordfish and sea turtles. Uses calculator and/or PC for calculations and recording data. Obtains, enter and transfer data electronically. Obtains and record information on gear characteristics of fishing gear types while working either on board vessels, on an alternative platform, or at a shore-based facility. May use interpersonal and communication skills to contact fishermen and schedule observer sampling trips. May observe and document compliance with fishery and MARPOL regulations using affidavits. May also conduct and/or participate in special research programs, as needed. May attend scientific conferences and meetings to present results of the program as required.

6. Fishery Observer II (Department of Labor Recognized Observer Description)

Independently executes duties, while learning when and how to resolve exceptions and special problems or to make adaptations in the procedures. Estimate amounts and species composition of fish caught, retained and discarded, utilizing knowledge of various statistically valid sampling methods and dichotomous keys. Collects biological samples

(and carcasses, if warranted) from the catch of various fisheries according to detailed program and gear specific procedures. According to established standards and detailed procedures, records data on appropriate forms and logs, some of which may be electronic.

Supplies in-season reports. Maintains field equipment and supplies. Uses knowledge of interpersonal and communication skills while contacting fishermen and to schedule observer sampling trips. Use and complete a pre-boarding vessel safety checklist.

Collects scientific, management, compliance information, observations of fishing operations, measure selected portions of catch including incidentally caught marine mammals, sea birds and sea turtles. Participates in tagging species of interest including sharks, tunas, sablefish, spiny lobsters, swordfish and sea turtles. Uses calculator and/or

PC for calculations and recording data. May enter and transfer data electronically.

Obtains and record information on gear characteristics of fishing gear types while working either on board vessels, on an alternative platform, or at a shore-based facility.

May observe and document compliance with fishery and MARPOL regulations using affidavits. May participate in aerial surveys and surveys to provide abundance data or describe fisheries to be used in observer data analysis and program design. May also conduct and/or participate in special research programs, as needed. May attend scientific conferences and meetings to present results of the program as required.

7. Fishery Observer III (Lead Observer) (Department of Labor Recognized Observer

Description)

Acts as field coordinator and primary debriefer of lower graded Fishery Observers.

Oversees and tracks debriefing lower graded Fishery Observers, final data review, data editing and entry. Demonstrates extensive familiarity of methods, procedures and management to ensure proper day-to-day operations. Shifts from one type of responsible technical assignment to other types, which are different in terms of equipment used, of data used, and uses to which data will be put. Acts as primary field contact to address sampling, data, and deployment issues. Makes recommendations to TASK ORDER

MANAGER so as to increase the efficiency of recruiting, training, and safety components of the program. Supplies in-season reports. Independently executes duties, while learning when and how to resolve exceptions and special problems or to make adaptations in the procedures. Collects biological samples (and carcasses, if warranted) from the catch of various fisheries according to detailed program and gear specific procedures. Makes estimates of amounts and species composition of fish caught, retained and discarded, utilizing knowledge of various statistically valid sampling and sub-sampling methods and dichotomous keys. According to established standards and detailed procedures, records data on appropriate forms and logs, some of which may be electronic and provide recommendations for updates. Oversees the maintenance of field equipment and supplies. Uses knowledge of interpersonal and communication skills while contacting fishermen and to schedule observer sampling trips. Use and complete a pre-boarding vessel safety checklist. Collect scientific, management, compliance information, observations of fishing operations, measure selected portions of catch including incidentally caught marine mammals, sea birds and sea turtles. Participates in tagging species of interest including sharks, tunas, sablefish, spiny lobsters, swordfish and sea turtles. Use calculator and/or PC for calculations and recording data. Enters and transfers data electronically. Obtains and record information on gear characteristics of fishing gear types while working either on board vessels, on an alternative platform, or at a shore-based facility. Observes and documents compliance with fishery and MARPOL regulations using affidavits as required. Participate in aerial surveys and vessel surveys to provide abundance data or describe fisheries to be used in observer data analysis and program design. The Fishery Observer III may also be required to participate in training sessions and attend scientific conferences and meetings to present results of the program.

Fishery Observer III may also conduct and/or participate in special research programs, as needed.

8. Platform Observer I

Monitors for sea turtles and marine mammals and facilitates collection of these marine species when impacted subsequent to blasting episodes. May be required to participate in the capture and tracking of sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico and conduct bycatch surveys and estuarine and nearshore biological environmental sampling. Provides in-lab support of Southeast Fisheries Science Center research and monitoring activities. Provides necessary program and administrative support to ensure timely response to requirements based on established and revised schedules for sea trips and follow up action as required.

Performs data entry, editing, analysis, data management services and assist in preparations of trip and annual reports. Prepares memoranda for distribution and materials for scientific reports and presentations. May also be required to participate in outreach activities.

9. Platform Observer II

May frequently serves as the lead observer with primary responsibility for data collection, survey performance and, liaison duties with oilfield supervisors. Frequently responsible for offshore orientation and mentoring of new observers. Monitors for sea turtles and marine mammals and facilitates collection of these marine species when impacted subsequent to blasting episodes. May be required to participate in the capture and tracking of sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico and conduct bycatch surveys and estuarine and nearshore biological environmental sampling. Provides in-lab support of

SEFSC research and monitoring activities. Provides necessary program and administrative support to ensure timely response to requirements based on established and revised schedules for sea trips and follow up action as required. Performs data entry, editing, analysis, data management services and assist in preparations of trip and annual reports. Prepares memoranda for distribution and materials for scientific reports and presentations and may also be required to participate in outreach activities.

10. Platform Observer III

Frequently serve as the lead observer with primary responsibility for data collection, survey performance, and perform liaison duties with oilfield supervisors. Frequently responsible for offshore orientation and mentoring of new observers. May perform refresher offshore training of personnel. Conducts offshore training of new personnel, to supplement formal classroom training course. Performs a broad range of responsibilities beyond that of the other observer levels including as necessary; impromptu coordination of offshore logistics, ad hoc facilitation of impacted species transportation from offshore, facilitation of ad hoc observer scheduling, etc. Monitors for sea turtles and marine mammals and facilitate collection of these marine species when impacted to subsequent to blasting episodes. May be required to participate in the capture and tracking of sea turtles in the Gulf of Mexico and conduct bycatch surveys and estuarine and nearshore biological environmental sampling. Provide in-lab support of Southeast Fisheries

Science Center research and monitoring activities. Provides necessary program and administrative support to ensure timely response to requirements based on established and revised schedules for sea trips and follow up action as required. Performs data entry, editing, analysis, data management services and assist in preparations of trip and annual reports. Prepares memoranda for distribution and materials for scientific reports and presentations and may also be required to participate in outreach activities.

11. Data Entry Operator II

Perform computer data entry, analysis, and maintenance of databases. Enter data into databases, proof data sheets and reports, proof/verify data entry and correct errors, and file data sheets. Copy, scan, and file documents. Edit the Observer emergency contact information database; which includes entering all new Observers' data, updating/deleting old observers' data, and keeping all lists current. Maintain the Observer scientific collecting permit database: which involves managing the distribution of observer permits, notifying management of permit expirations, and identifying any possible missing permits. May be required to assist with the procurement of equipment and supplies and assist with managing observer gear, program equipment and daily log books. The

Contractor shall also participate and support outreach activities and goals of

NMFS/SEFSC.