Hydrographic Survey Technician - Data & Equipment Support

National-Oceanic-; Gulfport (MS); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Job summary

NOAA's National Ocean Service is seeking a qualified candidate for a position in Gulfport, MS, focused on hydrographic surveys and data processing. The role involves maintenance of survey equipment, data acquisition, processing, and contributing to reports and procedures.

The position emphasizes experience with hydrographic tools and the ability to develop standard operating procedures, with options for education-based substitutions as outlined in the vacancy.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-04.
• Experience in maintenance or repair of survey vessel or equipment.
• Experience in processing hydrographic survey data.
• Experience developing hydrographic survey reports or SOPs.

Responsibilities

• Assist in maintenance, repair, or operation of hydrographic survey equipment.
• Assist in acquisition, processing, and analysis of survey data.
• Contribute to development of hydrographic survey reports or SOPs.

Skills

Data processing

Equipment maintenance

Survey data analysis

Report writing

Education

Bachelor's degree in physical science or related field

Master's degree in physical science/engineering/math

Tools

Multibeam echosounders

Side scan sonars

Job description

NOAA's National Ocean Service is seeking a qualified candidate for a position in Gulfport, MS, focused on hydrographic surveys and data processing. The role involves maintenance of survey equipment, data acquisition, processing, and contributing to reports and procedures.

The position emphasizes experience with hydrographic tools and the ability to develop standard operating procedures, with options for education-based substitutions as outlined in the vacancy.