NCBO Marine Field Operations Specialist

ERT, Inc.; Annapolis (MD); On-site; USD 75,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401(k) retirement plan with company-m匹

Paid federal holidays

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Life insurance

HSA/FSAs

Discretionary bonus

Tuition reimbursement

Professional development

Job summary

Entarian seeks a Marine Field Operations Specialist to support NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office in Annapolis, MD. Responsibilities include maintaining vessels and field assets for CBIBS and hypoxia systems, collecting and processing observational data, and keeping field records.

Role requires lifting up to 50lbs, boat operation skills, and the ability to work at the Annapolis office with some telework. Salary ranges from $75,000 to $85,000 per year with benefits.

Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree or related field and 2+ years specialized experience.
• Experience with operational support, management, data analysis, and/or technical services.
• Knowledge of instrument maintenance and data support for estuarine observations systems.

Responsibilities

• Maintain NCBO vessels and observational field assets and instrumentation (CBIBS, hypoxia buoy system).
• Ingest, standardize, and process observational data for quality and readiness.
• Maintain field operational records in Vessel Information Management System.

Skills

Vessel operation

Data collection & processing

Field observations

Maintenance of vessels/assets

Communication skills

Independent judgment

Education

Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Marine Science, Environmental Science or related field

Tools

NOAA Small Boat Program

Vessel information management systems

Job description

Overview/ Job Responsibilities

Entarian is seeking a Marine Field Operations Specialist to support the NOAA Office of Habitat Conservation's NOAA Chesapeake Bay Office (NCBO) in Annapolis, MD. The position will support the Ecosystem Science & Synthesis program in three primary areas: 1) Maintaining vessels and field assets that support observational data including the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS), hypoxia buoy system, and related assets and information including observational instruments; 2) Collection, storage, use, and/or interpretation of observational data; 3) Maintaining field operational records.

Duties include:

• Vessel and asset maintenance: maintain NCBO vessels and observational field assets and instrumentation for the Chesapeake Bay Interpretive Buoy System (CBIBS), hypoxia buoy system, and other observational platforms.
• Data collection, standardization and processing: provide ingest, standardization, and processing for CBIBS, hypoxia, and other observational data to ensure quality and readiness for product integration.
• Vessel Information Management System: maintain all field operational records in a common management system pertaining to NOAA vessel operational requirements, maintenance, safety and lifesaving equipment.

Telework is permitted, however, duties required such as vessel maintenance, equipment maintenance, and field work will require weekly presence at the Annapolis, MD office.

The salary for this position is approximately $75,000 - 85,000/year.

Minimum Qualifications

• Bachelor's degree in Information Systems, Computer Science, Data Science, Marine Science, Environmental Science or another applicable field, or related disciplines appropriate to the position and a minimum of two (2) years specialized experience.
• Experience with projects involving operational support, management, organizational, data analysis, and/or technical services.
• Knowledge of the processes for maintaining instrumentation and/or data in support of estuarine observations systems.
• Ability to meet NOAA Small Boat Program Class I, II, and III vessel operator requirements (http://www.omao.noaa.gov/learn/small-boat-program/resources/training).
• Able to lift, haul, and otherwise manipulate up to 50lbs of equipment including, but not limited to sonar, mooring hardware, instrumentation, and vessel-associated equipment on land and onboard vessels in operation.
• Experience trailering small boats at least 20 feet in length, including facility maneuvering in launch and recovery operations.
• Experience in Oceanographic/Hydrographic/Ecological field research.
• Basic understanding of digital sensor integration and data logging.
• Demonstrated written and oral communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with peers, supervisors, agency officials and others.
• Moderate to high level of field operations skills to help solve complex and unusual managerial, technical, operational, and/or administrative problems.
• Demonstrated operational knowledge of Vessel Inventory & Information Management Systems.
• Demonstrated operational knowledge of Vessel mechanical, electrical and hydraulic systems.
• Ability to exercise independent judgment.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen or Permanent Resident and be able to pass a background investigation to obtain a security badge to access applicable government systems and facilities.

Job Details

ID 2026-9856

Type Full Time W/Benefits Ret Match

Location : Location

US-MD-Annapolis

Security Clearance Clearable

About Us

Compensation

Entarian considers several factors when extending an offer of employment, including the location, scope, and associated responsibilities of the specific position, as well as a candidate's work experience, education/training, and key skills.

Benefits

• Medical, Rx, Dental, and Vision Insurance
• 401(k) retirement plan with company-matching
• 11 Paid Federal Government Holidays
• Paid Time Off (PTO)
• Basic Life & Supplemental Life
• Health Savings Account, Flexible Spending and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts
• Short-Term & Long-Term Disability
• Employee assistance program (EAP)
• Tuition Reimbursement, Personal Development & Learning Opportunities
• Skills Development & Certifications
• Professional Membership Reimbursement
• Employee Referral Program
• Competitive compensation plan
• Discretionary variable incentive bonuses based on factors such as individual performance, business unit performance, and/or the company's performance

Formed through the strategic union of Sev1Tech and ERT, Entarian is a premier provider of mission-critical engineering and technology solutions. Founded on a legacy of excellence dating back to 1993, Entarian is a product of an evolved and fully diversified engineering and federal technology leader. From deep space to defense and civilian missions, Entarian delivers secure, mission-aligned digital solutions that drive national resilience and operational effectiveness. We don't just support modernization; we define it.

Entarian is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmitive Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, pregnancy, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, protected veteran status, or disability status.