July 26, 2017 — The following was released by the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council:
The South Atlantic Fishery Management Council is currently soliciting applicants for a Fishery Social Scientist to join its staff at the Council’s headquarters in Charleston, South Carolina. The Fishery Social Scientist is responsible for all aspects of social analysis for the South Atlantic Fishery Management Council as it relates to managing fisheries stocks through fishery management plans.
Primary Duties and Responsibilities:
The Social Scientist conducts social impact assessments, fishery impact statements, and assists with analyses of socio-economic data related to fishery management actions and development of appropriate documents, including fishery management plans/amendments and environmental impact statements. The Social Scientist is expected to present analyses to various groups (e.g., fishermen, scientists, advisory panels, and Council members) and also compile and analyze social, anthropological, socio-economic, and other data.
Additional Information:
For the complete position description and information on how to apply, visit the Council’s website: http://safmc.net/other-fishery-news/position-available-with-the-safmc/.