Marine Mammal Assistant 1 at SAIC San Diego, CA

Hong Kong Study Skills Research Institute; San Diego (CA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Full time

Job summary

SAIC is looking for a Marine Mammal Assistant at our San Diego, CA location. The role involves preparing rations, observing marine mammals, and maintaining specialized equipment. Candidates should have a high school diploma and basic SCUBA certification. This position also requires physical fitness and the ability to work flexible hours, including weekends. Target salary is up to $40,000.

Successful candidates will also need to pass a swim & dive test and obtain security clearance.

Qualifications

• Must obtain Secret security clearance after start.
• Ability to pass Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test.
• Must be physically fit.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rations and clean food preparation areas.
• Operate and maintain small watercraft.
• Feed and observe marine mammals.

Skills

Animal training experience

Basic SCUBA

Ability to lift 50 lbs

Maritime navigational devices

First Aid and CPR certification

Education

High school diploma (or equivalent)

Tools

Small boats (30' or under)

SCUBA diving equipment

Job description

Marine Mammal Assistant 1 job at SAIC. San Diego, CA.

Description

SAIC is looking for a Marine Mammal Assistant for our San Diego, CA location. In this role, the successful candidate will be required to perform preparation of rations, cleaning of food preparation areas, animal enclosures and commons areas, as well as maintaining and cleaning specialized equipment.

Job Duties

• Personnel are also responsible for the operation and maintenance of small watercraft.
• Personnel perform feeding and administration of food supplements, perform observation of marine mammals, and assist with basic husbandry.
• The personnel in this position may be trained to become a designated secondary handler for specific animals.
• As part of an integrated military function the MMA1 performs tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects.
• This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus.
• Job will require working outdoors, on boats in adverse weather conditions.
• All new hires will have to pass a swim & dive test in addition to possessing at minimum, a basic scuba certification.
• Personnel must be able to work flexible work hours including weekends and holidays.
• Deter the presence of nuisance animals following established NIWC processes and procedures.
• A requirement for this position includes the ability to travel with animals for extended periods of time anywhere in the world, to include potentially harsh environmental and high risk locations, within 72 hours' notice.

Qualifications

• High school diploma (or equivalent).
• Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance after start.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift at least 50 lbs.
• The ability to successfully pass a Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test as directed by the contract.
• Basic SCUBA, and ONE of the following:
  • One (1) year animal training experience,
  • Operational and navigation experience on small boats (30' or under),
  • USCG license (operator of un-inspected passenger vessels/6pac - 46 CFR 10.467) or higher/U.S. Navy Coxswain's certification, and Operational experience using maritime navigational devices,
  • Advanced scuba diving certifications (i.e. dive master, instructor, commercial diver certification, 1st or 2nd class Navy Diver classification), and current First Aid and CPR certification,
  • Two (2) years of college and 3 months experience as a marine mammal custodian.

Target salary range: Up to $40,000.

EOE: AA M/F/Vet/Disability