Location: Hampton,VA, USA
Title: Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament Supervisor
State Role Title: Natural Resource Specialist IV
Hiring Range: 56,051-65,000
Pay Band: 5
Agency: Marine Resources Commission
Location: main location
Agency Website: www.mrc.virginia.gov
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
The Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament Supervisor administers the Virginia Saltwater Fishing Tournament Program to develop and promote Virginia's saltwater angling resources to enhance their economic and recreational benefits for the State. Additionally, this position provides administrative support to the Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program in cooperation with the Virginia Institute of Marine Science.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
* To develop rules and guidance in cooperation with the Virginia Saltwater Tournament Committee, regulations in cooperation with the Marine Resources Commission and prepare tournament literature, correspondence and awards.
* To assist and instruct weigh-stations and associate personnel, to include visitations to weight-stations and overseeing scale maintenance and annual testing.
* Oversee production and delivery of program awards; review and manage all submittals, including investigation of suspicious, erroneous entries.
* Develop and maintain state record program for Virginia's Marine game fish, including investigating, certifying and publicizing record achievements.
* Administer public liaison aspects of the Virginia Game Fish Tagging Program in cooperation with VIMS. Complete data entry and correspondence related to tagging and recapture events, overseeing the distribution of and records of issuance for all tagging equipment. Oversee and fulfill design, production, and distribution of awards to top taggers and anglers recapturing tagged fish.
Minimum Qualifications
Good knowledge working in databases. Ability to work independently. Demonstrated skills in oral and written communications, including a strong aptitude to communicate and work with peers, the fishing industry and the general public. Considerable ability to speak effectively at public meetings and to write technical and non-technical correspondence and reports. Extensive knowledge of the fish species and recreational fisheries of Virginia and the Atlantic Coast. Must be willing to travel and work a flexible schedule including occasional weekends and evenings.
Additional Considerations
PREFERRED REQUIREMENTS:
* Experience in coordinating large-scale public events related to recreational fisheries. Graduation from an accredited college or university, with course work in public relations or a related field preferred.
* Degree in Marine Science, Fisheries Management, Biology, Statistical Analysis or closely related field or equivalent experience in lieu of education preferred.
Special Instructions
You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or rsum is submitted successfully. Please refer to Your Application in your account to check the status of your application for this position.
This position requires physical ability to lift up to 20 lbs.; pushing and pulling; standing, sitting, reaching, walking, bending, stooping, and climbing
A Completed STATE APPLICATION is REQUIRED.
Contact Information
Name: Malinda Cross
Phone: 757-###-####
Email: ...@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-###-####.
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.