Reef Fish Survey Lead & Data Coordinator

Think Tank, Inc.; Delwood Beach (FL); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Think Tank, Inc. seeks a Survey Coordinator, Field Party Chief, or Survey Watch Stander for reef fish surveys on NOAA Ships and Small Research Vessels.

The role is onsite at SEFSC Laboratory or at Sea in Pascagoula, MS or Panama City, FL, with emphasis on coordinating surveys and supporting at-sea duties as needed. Responsibilities include coordinating surveys, writing and reviewing instructions, managing schedules, and handling data in Oracle and GitHub, with ongoing support for data workflows

Qualifications

• Experience coordinating reef fish surveys or similar field surveys.
• Ability to manage schedules and write clear instructions for field teams.
• Proficiency with data handling and basic data workflows.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate reef fish surveys aboard NOAA Ships and Small Research Vessels.
• Write and review field instructions and survey protocols.
• Manage survey schedules and logistics; assist data handling and quality checks.
• Handle data in Oracle and GitHub; support data integration and reporting.

Skills

Survey coordination

Data management

At-sea coordination

Tools

Oracle

GitHub

Job description

Think Tank, Inc. seeks a Survey Coordinator, Field Party Chief, or Survey Watch Stander for reef fish surveys on NOAA Ships and Small Research Vessels.

The role is onsite at SEFSC Laboratory or at Sea in Pascagoula, MS or Panama City, FL, with emphasis on coordinating surveys and supporting at-sea duties as needed. Responsibilities include coordinating surveys, writing and reviewing instructions, managing schedules, and handling data in Oracle and GitHub, with ongoing support for data workflows