Fisheries Liaison required for a major Offshore Windfarm Developer in the Northeast.
Responsibilities:
- Lead communication between Owner and fishing community representatives to ensure timely distribution of information between groups and promote transparent and frequent information sharing.
- Develop Execute plans for external engagement and direct communication with fishermen, fishing communities and related fishing businesses including extensive regional travel with a focus on:
- Gathering fishing-related inputs and information focused on strategies and best management practices that support the coexistence of advancing offshore wind project development and fishing co-existence.;
- Ensuring timely distribution of information between groups and promote transparent and frequent information sharing. develop efforts to include the fishing community in our on-water activities.
- Develop strategies and creative solutions to mitigate potential adverse project construction and operations impacts given fisheries-related stakeholder input and knowledge of local fisheries .
- Identify, attend and represent the company at open houses, conferences, trade shows, and other events that will enhance the project's dialogue with mariner and fishing communities .
- Report to the NYC project office and travel regularly across New York, New Jersey, and other states to engage with the fishing community and related stakeholders.
- Maintain all records of engagement, meetings, and other events for reporting to state and federal authorities.
Requirements:
- Demonstrated experience, minimum 10 years preferred, in issues related to commercial and recreational fishing and a deep understanding of commercial fishing methods, gear, industry challenges, and regulatory management processes. , or
- Bachelor's degree in fisheries management/science, biology, marine science/oceanography, or marine environment/conservation preferred but not necessary if candidate can demonstrate equitable fishing and/or fisheries management experience.
- Ability to communicate effectively with industry representatives and fishing groups, including writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in speech and in writing.
- Ability to review regulations, scientific studies, formal research, and other fisheries materials to inform fishing related outreach, strategies, planning, and answer questions about fisheries interactions.
- Knowledge and/or experience with state and federal rules and regulations relating to marine resources and fisheries management.
- Knowledge and/or experience with the development of offshore wind projects preferred.
- Demonstrated ability to develop and sustain relationships with key stakeholder groups.
- Ability to communicate effectively with industry representatives and fishing groups, including writing, presentation, and interpersonal skills that resonate with audiences of different backgrounds; the ability to communicate clearly and effectively in speech and in writing.
- Strong project management skills with the ability to work independently, multi-task, set priorities, and meet deadlines.
- Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite especially Outlook, MS Word, PowerPoint preferred.
Hybrid Schedule
- 3 days in the office, 2 days work from home.
- The office is located in Manhattan, NY.