Marine Protected Species Observer | Field Monitoring

A.I.S., Inc.; Boston (MA); In loco; USD 34.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health and dental insurance

Vacation benefits

Sick leave

Holiday pay

Descrizione del lavoro

A.I.S., Inc. in Everett, MA is seeking Protected Species Observers to support a Mystic River project. You will monitor for protected species, document sightings, and implement mitigation while stationed on a project barge during daylight hours.

Field crews work about 10 hours daily, Monday through Friday, with some weekends as required. Candidates must hold NMFS PSO and PAM approval letters, BST/GWO/BOSIET where applicable, CPR/First Aid certification, and a 4-year science degree.

Competenze

• 4-year degree in biological or geophysical sciences.
• Current BST/GWO or BOSIET training.
• Current CPR/First Aid certification.
• NMFS PSO and PAM approval letters required.
• Must be eligible to work in the US and possess a real ID.
• Able to lift up to 30 pounds and endure long field days.

Mansioni

• Identify marine animals by sight and with optical aids.
• Monitor for visual detections in up to 10 hours per day.
• Document behavior and data in logs.
• Operate field equipment (GPS, binoculars, range finder, camera).
• Attend daily safety and project meetings as needed.

Conoscenze

Species identification

Observation endurance

Data logging

Team coordination

Formazione

Biology/geophysical sciences degree

Strumenti

Garmin GPS

Binoculars

Range finder

HD camera

Descrizione del lavoro

A.I.S., Inc. in Everett, MA is seeking Protected Species Observers to support a Mystic River project. You will monitor for protected species, document sightings, and implement mitigation while stationed on a project barge during daylight hours.

Field crews work about 10 hours daily, Monday through Friday, with some weekends as required. Candidates must hold NMFS PSO and PAM approval letters, BST/GWO/BOSIET where applicable, CPR/First Aid certification, and a 4-year science degree.