Next Training Class: Upon being hired as
an observer, a 3 week training course is mandatory to receive
certification to begin your job! The next traing class will
be held OCTOBER 10th, 2007
Job description/Responsibilities: Work
at sea collecting and recording data and biological samples
for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) aboard commercial
fishing vessels. Observers work on deck on vessels ranging
from 17' to 100' on trips ranging from 1 to 14 days collecting
data on fish catch and discard. Positions are located in
ports from Maine to North Carolina. This is a challenging
job and candidates must be physically able to handle heavy
lifting, working odd hours and long days in rough seas. Observing
provides an excellent start to a career in marine biology,
as observers are widely recognized as being excellent field
biologists.
Qualifications: A BS in Marine Biology
or Biology or an Associates specilizing in fisheries/marine
related field is required. Candidates are expected to commit
to the program for at least
a year. Your own transportation is required. At-sea experience
is desirable. Candidates must be either a US Citizen, a Canadian
Citizen or a non-citizen who has legally resided in US for
the past 2 years.
Training: Three-week, paid training courses held periodically throughout the
year in Woods Hole, MA. Accommodations and meals provided. Next training session
to be held April 5, 2007. Training includes instructions on sampling protocols,
gear, fisheries, fish identification, marine mammal/sea turtle identification
and safety.
Apply: Email resume, references, list of
biology courses and cover letter detailing sea and fish experience
to: 3289@aisobservers.hrmdirect.com . Please attach no more
than 2 documents to email. Suggest you include cover letter
in email body and include references in resume document.
See the following web sites for more information:
AIS, Inc. www.aisobservers.com
NMFS Fisheries Sampling Branch http://www.nefsc.noaa.gov/femad/fsb/.
Employement Type: Full-Time
Salary Range: From $32000 to $36000 (yearly
salary in USD)
Other benefits: These are full time positions
based on an average of 12 sea days a month. Sea day rates
based on experience and qualifications. Starting rates are
$200/sea day and $12/land hour.
Degree Preferred: Associate Required
Years of Experience: Entry Level
Industry: Government - Civil Service
Post date: 2007-02-09
Company Information: AIS, Inc.
Company Contact: Donald MacIsaac
Street Address: 89 N. Water St
City, State, ZIP Code: New Bedford, Massachusetts,
02741
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