Mandatory Reporting and Licensing Programs Manager

Title: Mandatory Reporting and Licensing Programs Manager

State Role Title: Scientist Mgr I

Hiring Range: $70,000-$78,000

Pay Band: 5

Agency: Marine Resources Commission

Location: main location

Agency Website: www.mrc.virginia.gov

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Administers and manages all aspects of the VMRC Fisheries Statistics, Mandatory Reporting, Compliance, and Licensing Programs, including automated data processing systems. Oversees and directs the design, implementation and maintenance of harvest data collection systems which provide fisheries manager’s harvest and effort data necessary for fisheries management in Virginia. Administers all policies and procedures related to the sale and distribution of commercial fishing licenses and permits. Provides positive leadership, guidance, mentorship, and decision making regarding all aspects of the individual programs/projects to achieve all goals and objectives.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
• Oversees and directs all aspects of the Fisheries Statistics Program and works with the Mandatory Reporting Program Supervisor to solicit and monitor funds, prepare reports, and assist the technical staff in the collection, processing and dissemination of information in the Commonwealth’s commercial and recreational fisheries.
• Oversees the Compliance aspect of the Mandatory Reporting Program and implementation of new protocol and automated systems.
• Oversees and manages the Commercial Fishing Licensing Program and all protocols for issuing licenses and works with license staff to enhance online purchases of licenses and permits, and to provide consistent and positive customer service.
• Assists staff with quality assurance and quality control verifications of all harvest and licensing data.
• Develops program plans, conducts analyses, and prepares species evaluations for multiple entities, based on state, regional, or federal management requirements, as directed by supervisor. Monitors and advises on fishery management issues, attending state, regional, interstate and assessment meetings. Works closely with ACCSP and other state agencies to develop best practices for data collection.
• Develops and maintains contacts with commercial harvesters and seafood buyers.
• Attends scientific, regulatory, industry or interjurisdictional fisheries meetings as assigned.
• Contributes to the public hearing process, provides written and phone-in information requests, to include fulfilling Freedom of Information Act data requests as assigned.
• Disseminates reports pertaining to Virginia landings to appropriate federal agencies.
• Attends industry meetings, public hearings, and MRC meetings to gather and/or to relay information about Virginia marine fisheries data.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS:
• Knowledge of data handling and management of very large datasets.
• Demonstrated ability to use various hardware and software for data management.
• Technical and management expertise to serve on committees coordinated by the ASMFC, MAFMC, ACCSP and other partner organizations.
• Ability to deal with the public and to develop and manage a diverse employee group.
• Knowledge of marine species and fisheries management techniques.
• Experience with interjurisdictional fisheries management and regulatory processes.
• Knowledge of the economics and applied practices of the seafood industry.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Experience promoting team building and programmatic staff management.

PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:

• Graduation from an accredited college or university with major course work in marine science, fisheries, statistics, data management or related field. Graduate degree preferred.
• Experience with managing very large commercial fisheries databases, associated confidentiality, dissemination, security, and back-up.
• Demonstrated ability to use various hardware and software for data management and manipulation.
• Supervisory and budgetary experience preferred.
• Ability to deal with the public and to develop and manage a diverse employee group.

Additional Considerations

Note: This position requires physical ability to lift up to 20 lbs; pushing and pulling; standing, sitting, reaching, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

A Completed STATE APPLICATION is REQUIRED.

Contact Information

Name: Malinda Cross

Phone: 757-247-2216

Email: HR@mrc.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.