Recreational Use Survey - Coordinator

Aisobservers; Homer, Northern (AK, KY); Hybrid; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health and dental insurance

Paid vacation and holidays

Sick leave

Job summary

A.I.S., Inc. seeks a Survey Coordinator to support a five-month field study from May to September 2026 in Alaska.

You will oversee day-to-day coordination for up to four survey technicians and provide field support, including back-up surveys on short notice, reporting to a Project Manager. The role requires experience in field data collection, strong organizational skills, and the ability to work outdoors and travel across the Kenai Peninsula.

Qualifications

• Bachelor’s degree required.
• Experience in field data collection and survey execution.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate field schedules and support up to four survey technicians.
• Participate in onboarding survey technicians and ensure safety and sampling protocols.
• Perform QA/QC on data sheets and ensure data accuracy before submission to the client.
• Prepare and submit project progress/status reports and manage field logistics.
• Travel throughout the Kenai Peninsula to support survey technicians and back up field operations.

Skills

Organizational skills

Time-management

MS Office proficiency

Education

Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

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. AIS is seeking a Survey Coordinator to support a five-month field study running from May 11 through September 27, 2026

Primary Function:

The Survey Coordinators primary role is to provide day-to-day coordination and field support for up to four Survey Technicians, helping ensure schedules are maintained, survey coverage is complete, and project requirements are met.

The Survey Coordinator will also conduct surveys as needed, including being regularly scheduled for fieldwork and serving as back-up when technicians are unavailable, sometimes on short notice. This position reports to a Project Manager.

Duties/Responsibilities:

• Assist the Project Manager with field communications, troubleshooting, quality control of survey materials, and overall support to meet client and project needs.
• Develop and manage survey technician schedules to meet sampling and survey requirements.
• Participate in project kick-off meetings and assist with onboarding survey technicians, ensuring compliance with safety and sampling protocols.
• Regularly check in with survey technicians to monitor progress, resolve issues, and uphold project standards. Concerns/issues must immediately be reported to the Project Manager.
• Serve as the primary contact for survey technicians, site managers, and clients, addressing concerns and ensuring smooth operations. Communication with the client will filter through the Project Manager.
• Perform QA/QC on data sheets or electronic images of the data sheets before submission to the client, ensuring accuracy, correcting errors, and ensuring adherence to protocols.
• Distribute and collect necessary forms and supplies for survey technicians.
• Travel throughout the project area on scheduled survey as needed to support survey technicians and perform QA/QC.
• Track and approve survey technician expenses based on Federal GSA rates.
• Approve technician timecards.
• Prepare and submit project progress/status reports.

• Regularly conduct scheduled surveys and provide back-up coverage, including stepping in on short notice when survey technicians are unavailable, to ensure all survey loops are completed.
• Transmitting and shipping materials/equipment at the end of study

Compensation:

This is a full–time position. Overtime must be approved by the Project Manager. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant field.
• Experience in field data collection and survey execution.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.
• Ability to walk, stand, and remain outdoors for extended periods of time
• Valid driver’s license, clean driving record and auto insurance policy that meets state limits
• Ability and willingness to work all weekends throughout the survey period
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite.

Preferred Qualifications:

• 4 years of experience performing field data collection projects.
• Experience supervising field personnel and coordinating logistics.
• Strong problem-solving skills and adaptability in dynamic field conditions.

Travel:

• Regular travel throughout the Kenai Peninsula from Nikiski to Homer
• Miles accrued on a personal vehicle will be reimbursed at the specified Government per diem rate.

Locations

• Applicants must be willing to or currently live within 15 miles of Homer, Alaska

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.

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