Partnership for the Delaware Estuary
Description:
The Freshwater Mussel Program Technical Manager oversees PDE’s day-to-day programmatic activities related to freshwater mussel production-based projects as described below:
Lead the Freshwater Mussel Restoration Program: Manage current and future freshwater mussel grant projects and related activities, including (but not limited to) site assessments, surveys, rearing, and reintroduction; Assist in the development, writing, and administering of grants and contracts to support recovery; Implement tasks and related activities through federal, state, and private grant funds; and Liaise among state and federal agencies and other partners for freshwater mussel production, conservation, and research
Serve as technical lead on freshwater mussel production and hatchery construction: Manage stocks of freshwater mussels in rearing/grow-out ponds in Delaware, as well as new ones that will be established in Pennsylvania and New Jersey; Maintain optimal fish and mussel rearing systems and water quality; Develop and maintain required permits related to the freshwater mussel initiatives; Manage the collection of brood stock, conducts monitoring surveys and analyzes the data using scientific methods and equipment; communicates results in the form of recommendations, scientific reports, publications, or presentations; and prepares final reports with scientifically sound conclusions and recommendations; Put into practice innovative scientific and technical concepts on freshwater mussel rearing and propagation; Lead and facilitate novel equipment design and fabrication as needed; Lead field testing and codify unique methods as standard operation procedures and improve existing procedures based on field observations and partner communication to improve field and lab efficiencies and husbandry techniques and Work with PDE’s Engagement Team to develop outreach materials, conducts interpretive outreach programs, gives presentations to various groups such as sportsperson and conservation organizations, schools, civic clubs, and professional groups on resource conservation issues
Manage day-to-day operations of freshwater mussel science projects: Oversee program timelines and budgets, tracks deliverables, and monitors key metrics; Oversee current and future related databases; Assist in the coordination of project-related materials on the website and social media platforms; Lead and supervises fieldwork, volunteers/staff, and meetings related to science projects; Cultivate project opportunities with partners based on project needs and trajectories and Delegate work tasks to staff and volunteers as appropriate
How to apply: Interested applicants are encouraged to submit a resume and cover letter by close of business October 23rd, 2024: to mmaxwelldoyle@delawareestuary.org via e-mail, or to ATTN: Martha Maxwell-Doyle at Partnership for the Delaware Estuary, 110 South Poplar Street, Suite 202, Wilmington, DE 19801 via USPS
To apply for this job email your details to mmaxwelldoyle@delawareestuary.org