What are the responsibilities and job description for the Data Mgmt. Spec. 2 - Climate and Communities Social Scientist (Temp.) position at Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission?
Group Definition : Data Management Specialists (Social Sciences) use a background in the social sciences as they assist in the population, maintenance, enhancement and distribution of databases. They locate, obtain, standardize, enter, verify, and correct various data sets related to project goals and work plans.
Position / Project Specifics :
This position will assist on a project that will be developing a holistic assessment of Gulf of Alaska fishing community vulnerability and climate adaptation planning. The position will assist in conducting interviews and workshops to determine risk and impact of numerous potential climate hazards and intersections with socioeconomic vulnerabilities and assets. The work will include compiling results of the vulnerability assessment, conducting visioning exercises, and facilitating adaptation workshops. Therefore, the individual should have experience conducting independent research and the ability to conduct facilitation work with communities.
Essential Functions : (The functions listed below are characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this group and pay band. They are not all-inclusive. Individual positions may perform some or all, as well as other similar work.)
At the lower end of the range, employees :
- Conduct outreach to fishing community residents to compile vulnerability assessment.
- Compile assessment results for public input.
- Compile adaptive strategies across community planning documents and examine plan alignment.
- Work with local member of each study community to ensure broad, representative participation.
- Assist with conducting participatory workshops, taking meeting notes, and analyzing results.
- Compile project data using social science data techniques and software.
- Extract relevant data which may be presented in many different text and numeric formats, reports, tables, graphics, or figures.
- Create queries and summaries for reports.
- Prepare and manipulate various data and graphic outputs for use in reports, presentations and internet applications.
At the upper end of the range, employees :
Knowledge Required by the Position :
The employee must have knowledge of :
Additional Mandatory Skills :
Additional Desirable Skills :
Physical Demands :
The work is generally sedentary, although there may be some nominal walking or standing for short periods of time, or carrying of light loads of papers, books, reports, etc. that require only moderate physical ability and physical stress.
Work Environment :
The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work involves the common risks or discomforts typical of office, meeting rooms, libraries, and the like.
Work Location
Work location is open to anywhere in Alaska, Washington, or Oregon and can be conducted fully remotely. The PI on the project is based in Juneau, Alaska.
Minimum Qualification Requirements :
A range of experience and education may be presented. Candidates must present one year of Specialized Experience
