Marine Protected Species Observer – Nearshore Field Ops

Ais-Inc; Newport (RI); In loco; USD 30.000 - 55.000; Tempo pieno

Vantaggi offerti da questo lavoro

Health insurance

Vacation and holiday benefits

Dental insurance

Descrizione del lavoro

A.I.S., Inc. is seeking Protected Species Observers to monitor nearshore pile driving operations from Newport, RI. The PSOs will work in a team, observing protected species during daylight hours, with an average 8–10 hours per day and roughly a 15‑month assignment starting early 2027.

Qualifications include STCW BST/GWO/BOSIET, CPR/First Aid, a 4-year science degree, and NMFS PSO approval. Must reside within commutable distance to Newport, RI and be able to work in the US.

Competenze

• Must have STCW BST, GWO, or BOSIET training.
• Must have CPR/First Aid certification.
• 4-year degree in biological or geophysical sciences.
• Must be certified by a physician as fit for sea duty including: Not be susceptible to chronic motion sickness, ability to live in confined quarters, ability to tolerate stress.
• Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds.
• Must have passed an approved PSO course/training and provide certificate; NMFS approval letter.

Mansioni

• Identify marine animals using the naked eye and visual technology.
• Monitor for visual detections of marine mammals around observation location for up to 10 hours in a 24-hour period.
• Document behavior and other essential data.
• Document data on logs in an organized manner.
• Operate and maintain field equipment including Garmin GPS, binoculars with reticles, BigEye binoculars, range finder, and high-resolution digital camera with video capabilities.
• Conduct personal QA/QC checks on data collected.
• Attend daily toolbox, HSE and project related meetings as needed.

Conoscenze

Marine observation

Data logging

Teamwork

Attention to detail

Formazione

Bachelor's degree in biological or geophysical sciences

Strumenti

Garmin GPS

Binoculars with reticles

BigEye binoculars

Range finder

High-resolution digital camera

Descrizione del lavoro

A.I.S., Inc. is seeking Protected Species Observers to monitor nearshore pile driving operations from Newport, RI. The PSOs will work in a team, observing protected species during daylight hours, with an average 8–10 hours per day and roughly a 15‑month assignment starting early 2027.

Qualifications include STCW BST/GWO/BOSIET, CPR/First Aid, a 4-year science degree, and NMFS PSO approval. Must reside within commutable distance to Newport, RI and be able to work in the US.