Marine Protected Species Observer - Field Scientist

aisobservers; Boston (MA); On-site; USD 103,000 - 137,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Dental insurance

Paid vacation

Sick leave

Holiday benefits

Job summary

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is recruiting protected species observers (PSO) to deploy during a bridge reconstruction project in Haverhill, MA.

The PSO will be stationed on land or on a construction vessel during daylight operations to record protected species sightings, especially sturgeon species, and implement mitigation measures when needed. Qualifications include a 4-year degree in biological or geophysical sciences, NMFS PSO approval, BST/GWO/BOSIET, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to work long

Qualifications

• Must have NMFS PSO approval letter.
• Must have BST/GWO/BOSIET training.
• Four-year degree in biological or geophysical sciences.
• Must be medically fit for sea duty including ability to endure confinement, stress, and lifting up to 30 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Identify marine animals by sight and with visual technology.
• Monitor for marine mammal detections for up to 10 hours in a 24-hour period.
• Document behaviors and other essential data.
• Maintain organized logs of data collected.
• Operate field equipment (GPS, binoculars, range finder, camera).
• Perform QA/QC on data.
• Attend daily toolbox, HSE and project meetings.

Skills

NMFS PSO approval letter

BST/GWO/BOSIET

CPR/First Aid

Observation endurance

Education

Bachelors in Biological/Geophysical sciences

Tools

GPS equipment

Binoculars with reticles

Range finder

High-res camera with video

Job description

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is recruiting protected species observers (PSO) to deploy during a bridge reconstruction project in Haverhill, MA.

The PSO will be stationed on land or on a construction vessel during daylight operations to record protected species sightings, especially sturgeon species, and implement mitigation measures when needed. Qualifications include a 4-year degree in biological or geophysical sciences, NMFS PSO approval, BST/GWO/BOSIET, CPR/First Aid, and the ability to work long