Fisheries Extension Officer

Responsible technical work in promoting the improvement of the fishing industry. An employee in this class acts as liaison between the Fisheries Department and the fishing community to promote the development of the fishing industry. Work involves organizing fishermen's cooperatives, disseminating relevant information to fishing groups, and organizing educational activities with the aim of improving fishing methods and techniques. Minor supervision is exercised over a few subordinates. Employee performs duties within the framework of well-defined procedures and policies, and work is reviewed by a superior through observations.