Fisheries Officer
National Fisheries Authority officer — monitors fishing activity, enforces regulations, collects data, and supports fishers and fish farmers.
Typical Salary
J$2M
to J$4M per year
Open Roles
80+
across Jamaica
Job Market
Stable
Marine resource management
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Career Paths
Fisheries Assistant→Fisheries Officer→Senior Fisheries Officer→Parish Fisheries Manager
Salary Range in Jamaica
Mid
Entry: J$2MSenior: J$4M
Key Skills
Fisheries regulation enforcement
Fish stock assessment
Aquaculture advisory
Licence processing
Data collection
Community engagement
Marine biology
Report writing
Education
Minimum Entry
- BSc Marine Biology, Fisheries, or Aquatic Science
- NFA induction training
Preferred
- MSc Fisheries Management
- FAO fisheries training programme
Professional Qualifications
- BSc Marine / Fisheries Science
- NFA appointment
- Boat operators licence
Market Trend
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