Observer candidates are recruited and hired by independent FMA-permitted
observer provider companies. Candidates must have a bachelor's degree
in fisheries, wildlife biology, or a related field of biology or natural
resource management. Observers must be capable of performing strenuous physical
labor, and working independently without direct supervision under stressful
conditions. For a complete list of candidate requirements, see FMA observer
qualifications. Another good source of information is our "What is an Observer?" brochure.
If you are hired, your observer provider will sponsor you to attend a 3-week observer training course to prepare you for the position. You will also be given a current
Observer Sampling Manual. On the first day of class, you will be tested on the
pre-class reading material.
Upon successful completion of the course, you will be certified as a groundfish observer. |
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