Offshore PSO Vessel Strike Observer & Data Collector

A.I.S., Inc.; Narragansett (RI); On-site; USD 34,440 - 48,216; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Vacation and sick leave

Holiday benefits

Job summary

AIS, Inc. is recruiting vessel strike avoidance protected species observers (VSA) for offshore squid trawl survey operations off the coast of New York. Candidates must hold NMFS PSO approval letters and BST/GWO/BOSIET training, with a 4-year degree in biological or geophysical sciences.

The role involves 12-hour watches on offshore platforms during 24/7 operations. Offshore deployment starts late August 2026 for four trips, each three days long.

Qualifications

• Must hold NMFS PSO approval letter.
• Must have BST or GWO or BOSIET training.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• 4-year degree in biological or geophysical sciences.

Responsibilities

• Vigilantly monitor for marine mammal detections for up to 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
• Advise vessel crew on regulatory requirements and real-time mitigation actions.
• Identify marine animals visually and via equipment.
• Document behavior and essential data; enter data into required sheets.

Skills

PSO approval letters

BST training

CPR/First Aid

Sea-duty fitness

Education

Bachelors in biological/geophysical sciences

Tools

Garmin GPS

Binoculars with reticles

Range finder

Night vision devices

Job description

AIS, Inc. is recruiting vessel strike avoidance protected species observers (VSA) for offshore squid trawl survey operations off the coast of New York. Candidates must hold NMFS PSO approval letters and BST/GWO/BOSIET training, with a 4-year degree in biological or geophysical sciences.

The role involves 12-hour watches on offshore platforms during 24/7 operations. Offshore deployment starts late August 2026 for four trips, each three days long.