Fisheries Data Entry Clerk, Kings Park, NY

As New York Marine Fisheries Data Entry Clerk, the candidate will assist with the organization, quality, and entry of marine fisheries data associated with the New York implementation of Atlantic Coastal Cooperative Statistics Program (ACCSP) programs and standards. The responsibilities of the incumbent will include, but not be limited to, the following Specific Duties:
1) Work with state seafood dealers and harvesters, as well as state, federal, and ACCSP staff, to implement the ACCSP Standard Atlantic Information System (SAFIS) for online electronic Dealer Reporting and Electronic Vessel Trip Reporting for commercial catch and effort data that is being developed and maintained by the ACCSP for partner use.
2) Perform QA/QC of submitted Vessel Trip Reports (VTRs) for completeness of marine fisheries data; contact permitted harvesters to obtain missing information.
3) Enter marine fisheries data from VTRs into an established database.
4) Promote online reporting to NY’s co...