JOE - February 2012

Responsibilities: Prepare and contribute to regulatory, economic, statistical, and policy analyses and reports for use in amendment of fishery management plans. Participate as part of an analytical team in support of Council initiatives to develop and modify management programs for the Federal groundfish and crab fisheries off Alaska. Economic and social impact analyses, including benefit-cost and distributional economic impact analyses will be required to help the Council develop management approaches for these fisheries.

Qualifications: Master's degree or higher in economics, resource economics, agricultural economics, or a related discipline. Experience in economic research and analysis related to fisheries or other renewable natural resources. Experience in conducting applied economic analysis, including benefit-cost and distributional economic impact analyses with research and analysis related to fisheries or other renewable natural resources.

Contact: Dr. Mark Fina (Mark.Fina@noaa.gov). See full announcement at www.alaskafisheries.noaa.gov/npfmc/PDFdocuments/MISC/Economist2012.pdf

A current curriculum vitae or employment resume, highlighting relevant experience,training, education, research skills, and publications, is required. A brief statement of interest describing the skills you would bring to this position is also required.