Senior Field Survey Lead & Marine Data Specialist

Think Tank, Inc.; Delwood Beach (FL); Presencial; USD 70.000 - 95.000; Jornada completa

Descripción de la vacante

Think Tank, Inc. seeks a Field Party Chief to lead MDBC surveys from SEFSC facilities or at sea near Panama City, FL. You will supervise survey planning, at-sea operations, data collection, and QA/QC of ROV/AUV video and bathymetric data.

Responsibilities include coordinating vessel activities, maintaining equipment, performing data analyses, and contributing to reports and manuscripts. Requires MS in Marine Science or BS+3 years and strong GIS/data skills.

Formación

• MS in Marine Science or BS + 3 years relevant experience.
• Proficient with common word processing, database, statistical, and graphics tools.
• Knowledge of ArcGIS, including Spatial Analyst and 3D Analyst extensions.
• Knowledge of MDBC field sampling protocols to lead or participate in surveys.
• Functional knowledge of ROV, AUV, and UUV operations, including developing logistical plans for at-sea operations using these assets.
• Experience as lead data collector on at-sea surveys; skilled with shipboard software handling hydrological and biological data streams.
• Proficient in fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification; knowledge of Gulf of America reef taxa.
• Expert knowledge of major structure-forming invertebrates in mesophotic and deep benthic communities of the Gulf of America.
• Knowledge of procedures for encountering endangered or threatened species.

Responsabilidades

• Assisting project leads with survey preparation, execution, and completion, including schedules and equipment coordination.
• Write cruise instructions and reports on time; handle clearance paperwork.
• Lead at-sea mapping and ground-truthing missions as Field Party Chief or Watch Leader.
• Pre- and post-survey inventory and maintenance of equipment and gear.
• Coordinate daily vessel activities, personnel, vessel position, ports, and weather conditions.
• Conduct data collection and sampling per SOP.
• Report weekly progress to project leads.
• Complete incident reports per NOAA Small Boat Program requirements.
• Lead data projects as subject-matter expert on MDBC databases; coordinate with NCEI and NCCOS Biogeography Branch.

Conocimientos

Data analysis

Leadership

Report writing

Oral presentations

Educación

MS in Marine Science

BS + 3 years experience

Herramientas

ArcGIS Spatial Analyst

ArcGIS 3D Analyst

ROV/AUV/UUV operations

Descripción del empleo

Think Tank, Inc. seeks a Field Party Chief to lead MDBC surveys from SEFSC facilities or at sea near Panama City, FL. You will supervise survey planning, at-sea operations, data collection, and QA/QC of ROV/AUV video and bathymetric data.

Responsibilities include coordinating vessel activities, maintaining equipment, performing data analyses, and contributing to reports and manuscripts. Requires MS in Marine Science or BS+3 years and strong GIS/data skills.