JOB SUMMARY: This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration. This position is located within the Department of Commerce (DOC), National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA), National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS), Southeast Fisheries Science Center (SEFSC) with one (1) vacancy located in Galveston, TX or Panama City, FL. MAJOR DUTIES: As a Fish Biologist, you will perform the following duties: Serves as a Fish Biologist for the Southeast Fisheries Science Center, in the Fisheries Statistics Division, Observer Program Branch, leading fishery observers and providing support to groundfish observers in scientific data control efforts. Conducts Fishery Observer Safety Training, develop safety protocols and the primary point of contact for Fisheries Observer Emergencies, Emergency Position Indicating Radio Beacon (EPIRB) activations, and Satellite communication SOS activations. Acts as NOAA Office of Law Enforcement liaison and United State Coast Guard liaison. IMPORTANT: Click the 'Apply for this job' button to view a complete job description.