Intermittent Worker

Mississippi State University; Biloxi (MS); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mississippi State University’s Coastal Research and Extension Center in Biloxi, MS seeks two Intermittent Workers to support field, laboratory, and outreach activities. Primary duties include aiding with shark bottom longline surveys, processing samples, and developing educational materials for outreach events. Applicants should have a B.S.

or B.A. in biological sciences and a valid driver’s license. Travel for fieldwork and events is possible; work involves long days on boats and flexible

Qualifications

• B.S./B.A. in biological sciences required.
• Valid driver’s license required.
• Strong organizational and communication skills preferred.

Responsibilities

• Assist with shark bottom longline surveys and data entry.
• Perform laboratory processing tasks on collected samples.
• Support outreach/education events and develop instructional materials.
• Travel for fieldwork and events may be needed.

Skills

Organizational skills

Microsoft Office

QGIS

Communication with external groups

Education

B.S. or B.A. in biological sciences

Tools

QGIS

Photoshop

Job description

Position Function:

The roles of the intermittent employee will fall into three categories: field, laboratory, and outreach/education. The first category involves assisting with shark bottom longline surveys throughout the northern Gulf of Mexico. Specifically, the employee will be responsible for preparing gear, performing shark and fish dissections, collecting samples, and recording and entering data. The second category involves completing various laboratory processing tasks using samples collected during the bottom longline surveys. The third category involves assisting with outreach and education events and developing materials to use at these events. Travel for field work and outreach events may be necessary. This role is administratively associated with the MSU Coastal Research and Extension Center in support of its Coastal and Marine Extension Program (CREC-CMEP).

Employees hired into Intermittent positions are limited to working no more than 720 hours per fiscal year.

Salary Grade

UC

Please see Staff Compensation Structure or Skilled Crafts and Service Maintenance Compensation Schedule for salary ranges. For salary grade UC, these positions are "Unclassified" and salary ranges are determined by the hiring department.

Department Profile:

Mississippi State University’s Coastal Research and Extension Center in support of its Coastal and Marine Extension Program (CREC-CMEP) is seeking two Intermittent Workers to support a variety of routine and specialized field, laboratory, and outreach/education duties. This position is located in Biloxi, MS.

Anticipated Appointment Date:

April 2027.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

• Assisting with shark bottom longline surveys throughout the northern Gulf of Mexico by preparing gear, performing shark and fish dissections, collecting samples, and recording and entering data.
• Completing various laboratory processing tasks using samples collected during the bottom longline surveys.
• Assisting with outreach and education events and developing materials to use at these events.
• Travel for field work and outreach events may be necessary.

Minimum Qualifications:

• B.S. or B.A. in biological sciences.
• Valid driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Experience working on small and/or large vessels, handling fish, collecting samples and data, and conducting field surveys (e.g., trawl, gillnet, quadrat, etc.).

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Good organizational skills and ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and skill with computer programs, including Microsoft Office, QGIS, Photoshop, etc.
• Ability to speak with outside groups, particularly in an education setting.

Working Conditions and Physical Effort

• Able and willing to spend long days on a boat, potentially in extreme weather conditions, including rough seas.
• Able and willing to work on a flexible schedule, which may include overnight trips, weekends, evenings, and holidays.
• Work may involve moderate exposure to unusual elements, such as extreme temperatures, dirt, dust, fumes, smoke, unpleasant odors, and/or loud noises.
• Work involves considerable physical activity. It requires heavy physical work; heavy lifting, pushing, or pulling is required of objects up to 50 pounds. Physical work is a primary part (more than 70%) of job.

Screening Date:

November 5, 2027.

Restricted Clause:

Position is contingent upon continued availability of funding.

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement:

Mississippi State University is an equal opportunity institution. Discrimination is prohibited in university employment, programs or activities based on race, color, ethnicity, sex, pregnancy, religion, national origin, disability, age, sexual orientation, genetic information, status as a U.S. veteran, or any other status to the extent protected by applicable law. Questions about equal opportunity programs or compliance should be directed to the Office of Civil Rights Compliance, 231 Famous Maroon Band Street, P.O. 6044, Mississippi State, MS 39762, [phone].

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