Protected Species Observer - Newport, RI (Land Based)

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

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Health insurance

Dental insurance

Vacation

Sick leave

Holiday benefits

Descrizione del lavoro

A.I.S., Inc. is seeking protected species observers to monitor exclusion zones around noise-producing operations near Newport, RI. The role involves day-light pile driving support, typically 8–10 hour days, with an April 2025 start for an estimated 6 to 8 months.

Candidates will be selected based on experience identifying protected species and working within environmental compliance frameworks. The position is full-time with benefits, including health and dental insurance and paid time off.

Competenze

• BST/GWO/BOSIET training required.
• CPR/First Aid certification required.
• Four-year degree in biological or geophysical sciences.
• Eligible to work in the United States and obtain NMFS PSO approval.

Mansioni

• Identify marine animals from visual observations and field data.
• Monitor for marine mammal detections for up to 10 hours per day.
• Document behavior and essential data in logs.
• Operate field equipment: GPS, binoculars, BigEye binoculars, range finder, camera.
• Attend daily toolbox, HSE, and project meetings.
• QA/QC checks on data collected.

Conoscenze

BST/GWO/BOSIET training

CPR/First Aid

PSO course/training

US work eligibility

Sea-duty fitness

Formazione

4-year degree in biological or geophysical sciences

Strumenti

Garmin GPS

Binoculars with reticles

BigEye binoculars

Range finder

Digital camera with video

Descrizione del lavoro

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline.

Primary Function:

AIS is recruiting protected species observers to observe the monitoring and exclusion zones around noise producing operations and implement protective measures when necessary. The PSOs will work in a team during nearshore pile driving operations which will be conducted during daylight hours and will an average 8-10 hours of work per PSO per day. This position is expected to start in April 2025 for an estimated 6 to 8 months of work. Candidates will be selected based on their experience identifying protected species.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Identify marine animals using the naked eye and visual technology.
• Ability to vigilantly monitor for visual detections of marine mammals around observation location for up to 10 hours in a 24-hour period.
• Documenting behavior and other essential data
• Documenting 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.

Compensation:

Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated. This is a full-time permanent position and will be eligible for AIS benefits package. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Must have current STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), or GWO or BOSIET training.
• Must have current CPR/First Aid certification.
• 4-year degree with major 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
• Ability to vigilantly monitor waters surrounding observation platform/vessel for up to 4 hours at a time and not more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
• Must have passed an approved PSO course/training and provide certificate
• Must be NMFS approved PSO (must provide NMFS approval letter)
• Must possess a current real ID approved identification
• Must not be affiliated with any group that may impair the objectivity or the appearance of objectivity
• Must have proof of eligibility to work within the US.

Locations:

• Must live in commutable distance to Newport, RI

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Must be able to work in the U.S. * VEVRAA Federal Contractor * Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals * Equal Opportunity Employer