Lynker Corporation is a leading provider of professional, scientific, and technical services supporting ocean, coastal, and fisheries science and management. With a commitment to innovation, scientific integrity, and operational excellence, Lynker supports mission-critical programs across NOAA and other federal agencies. We are currently seeking a Pre-Trip Notification System (PTNS) Coordinator to support NOAA’s National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFSC), Northeast Field Operations (NEFOP), and the Fisheries Sampling Branch (FSB).

To effectively monitor and manage U.S. fisheries, the Government collects fisheries-dependent data aboard commercial fishing trips. In the Northeast, this work is performed through NEFSC/FMO’s NEFOP, ASM, and IFS sampling programs. The Pre-Trip Notification System (PTNS) is a critical web-based tool that enables the randomized selection and assignment of observer coverage across multiple fisheries and sampling frames. This dynamic and evolving system is used by a range of stakeholders, including NOAA staff, industry, vessel owners/operators, and observer service provider companies. PTNS is integrated with multiple other database systems, requires ongoing maintenance and real-time monitoring, and must remain publicly accessible 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year to support continuous fisheries operations. (This will be a contingent position, based upon contract award). Lynker will be operating under FLOAT – the FISH and Lynker Oceans Alliance Team – a Joint Venture Prime contract holder for NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0.

The contractor shall provide assistant area lead support, including the following:

1. Provide support for phone and email trip notifications and entering trips as needed.
2. Pespond to industry, provider, and internal questions and inquiries in a timely and professional manner.
3. Assist with routine database maintenance tasks.
4. Assist with training providers, industry, and industry representatives on PTNS protocols and functions as needed.
5. Assist with PTNS and Electronic Monitoring (EM) outreach as requested.
6. Assist with querying databases as needed.
7. Be familiar with editing NEFOP observer and/or ASM data and familiar with protocols for all observed fisheries.
8. Assist with the maintenance and updating of PTNS documentation, instructional materials, and troubleshooting guides.
9. Assist with the monitoring of the PTNS website and its system performance, and with monitoring coverage metrics.
10. Assist with monitoring vessels’ PTNS compliance.
11. Assist with miscellaneous data summaries and requests as needed.
12. Assist with viewing, editing, and analyzing EM data as needed.
13. Deploy as needed on shadow trips, trip trainer trips, and probation/priority (Data Quality) trips.
14. Attend relevant Fisheries Management Council Plan Development Team meetings to stay updated on future rules and regulatory changes.
15. Be available for periodic overtime as well as regular weekend assignments.
16. Participate in research cruises aboard NOAA research vessels.
17. Participate in inReach rotation for after-hours support.
18. Support some on-call after-hours work.
19. May be required to travel domestically within the U.S.
20. May be assigned periodic regional outreach events.
21. Assist with PTNS system troubleshooting and testing activities.

Contractor Qualification Requirements:

The Contractor shall provide qualified individuals with sufficient education, training, and experience to adequately maintain the quality standards at an acceptable level that is consistent with identified standards as cited in this contract. The Contractor, through innovation, training, or other means, shall perform the required services in order to meet the quality and performance standards to achieve desired results.

In addition, contractor personnel assigned to this task shall meet the following minimum qualifications:

• Must have a minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience working with marine fisheries information programs or other science-based programs.
• Provide strong leadership, direction, organization, guidance, decision making, and conflict resolution.
• Experience using Oracle database systems.
• Experience handling multiple projects and deadlines with flexibility between tasks.
• Experience working as part of a team to define and refine system user requirements.
• Experience with project management tools such as JIRA.
• Experience utilizing or designing complex analytics/information systems.
• Experience in fisheries management and monitoring.
• Experience using statistical programming languages such as R.
• Experience developing and monitoring resource investment strategies.
• Proficient in current MS Office software programs.
• Proficient in the primary G Suite tools include Gmail, Drive, Docs, Sheets, Slides, Forms, Calendar, Google+, Sites, and Hangouts.

The proposed personnel must possess and maintain the following skills/certifications and/or credentials during the period of performance:

• First Aid CPR AED (Red Heart Association or equivalent)
• Valid Driver’s License
• Bloodborne Pathogens Training
• Commerce Learning Center (CLC) Defensive Driving course

About Lynker

Lynker is a growing, employee owned, small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. Our continually expanding team combines scientific expertise with mature, results-driven processes and tools to achieve technically sound, cost effective solutions in hydrology/water sciences, geospatial analysis, information technology, resource management, conservation, and management and business process improvement.

We focus on putting the right people in the right place to be effective. And having the right people is critical for success. Our streamlined organization enables and empowers our talented professionals to tackle our customers' scientific and technical priorities – creatively and effectively.

Lynker offers a team-oriented work environment, and the opportunity to work in a culture of exceptionally skilled professionals who embrace sound science and creative solutions. Lynker's benefits include the following:

• Comprehensive healthcare for the employee at no monthly cost
• Healthcare benefit covers medical, prescription drug, dental, and vision
• Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
• Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• Employee Stock Ownership Plan (ESOP) – we're all company owners!
• Flexible spending accounts
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Short- and long-term disability insurance
• Life and accident insurance
• Tuition assistance/Training/Workforce improvement reimbursement per year
• Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
• Annual Employee Recognition Awards with bonuses
• Employee Referral Program
• Free centralized, self-directed Learning Management System to learn at your own pace
• Personalized career growth plans for every employee

Lynker is an E-Verify employer.

* This position is advertised through our joint venture, FLOAT --a partnership between Lynker and Fish, serving NOAA ProTech Fisheries

Lynker is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.