Lead Diver & Marine Fisheries Technician

U.S. Department of the Interior; Ventura (CA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service seeks a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries-Diver) to perform field and technical work monitoring and protecting natural resources.

The role involves underwater sampling and leadership while working in remote ocean conditions, with extensive data handling and reporting duties. Responsibilities include data entry, equipment maintenance, and preparing trip and annual reports for kelp forest monitoring programs, under the guidance of

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• Appointment subject to background investigation.
• Males must meet Selective Service registration.
• Must pass a medical examination and be able to scuba dive.

Responsibilities

• Monitor abundance, distribution, and size of marine invertebrates, algae and fish using underwater sampling.
• Act as lead diver for at least one other diver and provide direction during field operations.
• Provide logistical support for field monitoring programs and data collection.
• Assist in preparing trip reports and annual kelp forest monitoring reports.
• Maintain equipment and NPS diving certification.

Skills

SCUBA diving

Data entry

Organizational skills

Quality assurance

MS Access

Tools

MS Access

Job description

U.S. Department of the Interior’s National Park Service seeks a Biological Science Technician (Fisheries-Diver) to perform field and technical work monitoring and protecting natural resources.

The role involves underwater sampling and leadership while working in remote ocean conditions, with extensive data handling and reporting duties. Responsibilities include data entry, equipment maintenance, and preparing trip and annual reports for kelp forest monitoring programs, under the guidance of