Field Survey Watch Stander & Video Annotator II

Think Tank, Inc.; Delwood Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Tank, Inc. seeks a Survey Watch Stander for reef fish surveys aboard NOAA ships and small research vessels, with assignments at sea and in the lab. The role includes data collection, environmental sampling, and equipment handling in demanding field conditions.

The candidate will annotate video data, perform species identifications, and support data management in GCRF Oracle databases, QA/QC, and project tracking. A graduate degree or equivalent experience is required.

Qualifications

• MS in Marine Science or BS with 2 years of relevant experience.
• Computer literate with word processing, databases, statistics, and graphics programs; capable of writing college-level reports.
• Knowledge of SEAMAP field sampling protocols for reef fish to lead or participate in GCRF surveys.
• Proficient in fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification; knowledge of Gulf of America reef taxa.
• Knowledge of procedures for encountering endangered or threatened species.
• NOAA health forms and Tuberculosis screening; tetanus vaccine within 10 years must be current.

Responsibilities

• Survey watch stander duties at sea; pre- and post-survey equipment inventory.
• Annotate GFISHER and PRDW video data; identify marine fishes.
• Data entry/upload into GCRF Oracle databases; QA/QC of data.
• Assist data analysts with data entry, QA/QC, and basic analysis; draft reports and graphs.
• Participate in outreach and education activities such as school programs and tours.

Skills

Report writing

Data QA/QC

At-sea field support

Species identification

Team collaboration

Education

MS in Marine Science or related field

BS + 2 years experience

Tools

GCRF Oracle databases

GitHub

Word processing software

Database/Statistics/Graphics software

Job description

Think Tank, Inc. seeks a Survey Watch Stander for reef fish surveys aboard NOAA ships and small research vessels, with assignments at sea and in the lab. The role includes data collection, environmental sampling, and equipment handling in demanding field conditions.

The candidate will annotate video data, perform species identifications, and support data management in GCRF Oracle databases, QA/QC, and project tracking. A graduate degree or equivalent experience is required.