Position Overview and Responsibilities:
Fisheries Dependent Monitoring (FDM) works directly with anglers to collect fisheries data across the state. FDM is seeking a candidate to conduct directed research and monitoring of recreational fisheries in East Central Florida by assisting with new and ongoing marine recreational fishing surveys. Duties will include but are not limited to:
- Conducting dockside interviews with recreational anglers to gather data on catch rates, effort, gear, and area fished;
- Sampling fish dockside to collect accurate length and weight measurements and biological samples for age, growth, and reproduction;
- Maintaining accurate fishing site information, including pressure, modes, and location;
- Processing field and laboratory samples following standardized protocols;
- Gathering detailed information on fish caught and released by recreational anglers;
- Calling captains for the For-Hire Telephone Survey, collecting trip information;
- Conducting data entry using tablets, personal computers, and database software;
- Troubleshooting equipment and reviewing data for quality assurance;
- Participating in public outreach efforts as appropriate; and
- Performing other duties related to program and facility functions as requested by section supervisor.
Minimum Qualifications:
- 4 years professional experience in a closely related biological field or laboratory program is required; or
- A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university with a major in one of the biological sciences can substitute for the required experience.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Preference may be given to individuals with a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college with a major in biological/marine sciences and those individuals demonstrating direct knowledge of fisheries, experience identifying finfish to species, and experience working in marine fisheries monitoring programs. Relevant marine-related experience preferred.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Fish morphology and identification of marine fishes to species;
- Statistical survey sampling methods and data collection.
Salary: $19/hour
Application deadline: April 13, 2026
