Attachment_11-Exit_Procedures.pdf

PROCEDURES FOR ALL EXITING NEFOP OBSERVERS/AT-SEA MONITORS

Observer’s Name: Host for the day:

Observer’s signature: Date: Time In: Time Out:

1. Observer/Monitor notifies Contractor.

2. Contractor sets exit debriefing date, allowing ample time to receive and review any outstanding trips/samples.

3. Contractor notifies appropriate NMFS staff of exit debriefing date.

4. Observer/Monitor comes to the Tech Park with ALL of their NMFS/CONTRACTOR issued equipment, manuals, guides, sampling notebooks and field diaries.

5. Observer/Monitor hand carries this check sheet to each of the individuals listed below. Once completed he/she delivers it to the Contractor.

6. Observer/Monitor completes all of Contractor’s requirements.

7. Once Contractor representative is satisfied he/she notifies Contractor to cut final check.

INDIVIDUAL RESPONSIBILITIES INITIALS DATE COMMENTS

EDITOR LEAD All trips, photos and fish samples accounted for. Outstanding questions/concerns addressed Forwarding or contact address/phone # on file.

INCIDENTAL

TAKE LEAD

Incidental Take questions addressed.

Turtle kit, mammal kit and tags returned

GEAR LEAD/

CONTRACTOR

Collect all NMFS issued equipment with the exception of the toughpad and camera

EXIT INTERVIEW

and COTR questions

ENFORCEMENT

AGENT

Enforcement related issues.

SECURITY LEAD Government ID turned in and NEFSC Exit Procedures initiated

DATA ARCHIVE

LEAD

Toughbook or Toughpad & Digital Camera returned and checked-in.

Disable user account.

MAREL SCALE Checked for damage

Attachment 11

EA133F-17-RP-1824 SECTION J

Observer:__________ Observer ID:_________ Interviewer: __________________ Interview Date: _____ Duration: _______ Employer: __________________ Area Coordinator: ____________________

Primary Residence: _____________ Homeport/Fishery: ___________________

OBSERVER INTERVIEW

Northeast Fisheries Observer Program

The purpose of this interview is to aid the staff of the Fisheries Sampling Branch in identifying areas of the Observer Program that could be strengthened, improved, and/or refined. Valuable information can be gained by talking to the observers about their experiences. The topics listed below should be discussed in a private setting with every observer leaving the program. This interview should also be done with current observers on an annual basis. Feedback will be given to the observer contractor and FSB staff, in aggregate form, although the respondent names may remain anonymous. The interviewer should be aware that some subjects may be private, and out of respect to the observer, should be treated as sensitive material. (Continue to take notes on another page if needed.)

A. Housing, Transportation, and Travel - Was it adequate, if applicable, and if not, how so?

B. Field Support and Leadership - Did you feel you had enough support in the field if questions or problems occurred (AC’s, FC’s, PM)? Were they easy to get in touch with? Do you feel supported by your employer?

C. Communication and Feedback - If you were unclear on how to do something was there a quick response time to address your needs? Were editors/FSB staff easy to contact? Was the editing done in a timely manner? Does your employer get back to you in a timely manner?

D. Gear - Was the issued gear adequate and do you have suggestions on better gear to have or how it should be maintained? When gear was requested was it sent in a timely manner?

E. Logs and Instructions - Were the logs, manuals, websites (FSB or OBPRELIM) clear, and if not, how can they be better?

F. Comfort in Representing the Program - In discussions with industry members, did you feel informed enough to describe the goals and priorities of the observer program?

G. Safety and Medical Attention - How ever minor, were you ever injured on the job or was that a concern? Were you ever in a situation where you felt your safety was compromised and how?

H. Interactions with Fishermen - Were there any fishermen in particular who had strong feelings about the program (either positive or negative) and/or wished they had more information or involvement in the program? Have you had specific incident reports that you’d like information on?

I. Job Satisfaction - Are there areas where the program could be improved to make the job more enjoyable and beneficial for you? Do you enjoy the job of an observer? Is there anything that could be improved to make the job better for you?

J. Compensation – Do you feel fairly compensated for the work that you do, as an observer?

K. Contract (for NEFOP observers only) – Do you have questions related to the contract between NMFS and your provider?

L. Reason(s) for Leaving – What is your main reason for leaving the program? Do you have additional reasons for leaving (must choose 1 but no more than 3)?

□ Pay was not sufficient

□ Hostility on vessels

□ Challenging environmental conditions

□ Sea sickness

□ Concerned about safety

□ Met year requirement

□ Insufficient work (cannot sustain/support yourself)

□ Issues or problems with your provider

□ Lack of support by your provider

□ Job is not what I thought it would be

□ Do not like the work

□ Advancing career in fisheries or science

□ New job, not in fisheries or science

□ Leaving to go back to school

□ Do not like the irregular schedule

M. Future Plans - What are your plans once you leave the program?