Expedition Operations Technician

Axiom Consultants; Rockville (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Life insurance

401(k) with matching

Job summary

Axiom Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Operations Technician to support the planning, coordination, and execution of field season operations and regulatory compliance.

This role focuses on ensuring timely permits, consultations, and documentation for expeditions and field projects. Responsibilities include developing operations models, coordinating with partners on environmental compliance, and providing technical services for expedition planning and implementation.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in a relevant field or equivalent education/experience.
• 4–6+ years of operations/field planning experience.
• Strong oral and written communication and problem-solving skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field season planning and compliance to meet permits and consultations (e.g., EFH, MMPA, ESA).
• Develop and refine operations models and procedures for field operations and NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer-related activities.
• Coordinate with partners to plan explorations and expand environmental compliance programs; prepare documentation.
• Provide technical services for expedition planning and implementation, documenting field operations models and procedures.
• Organize field activities to ensure alignment with science, education, outreach, and data management goals.
• Coordinate field season documentation and equipment management for project expeditions.

Skills

Communication

Problem solving

Team player

Education

Bachelor's degree or equivalent

Job description

Axiom Consultants, Inc. seeks an experienced Operations Technician to support the planning, coordination, and execution of field season operations and regulatory compliance.

This role focuses on ensuring timely permits, consultations, and documentation for expeditions and field projects. Responsibilities include developing operations models, coordinating with partners on environmental compliance, and providing technical services for expedition planning and implementation.