Commercial Fisheries Biological Technician/sampler - Portland, United States - AIS Inc
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 looking for a Commercial Fisheries Biological Technician/Sampler to conduct bio-sampling and collect data on land at seafood dealers/wholesalers including recording fish lengths and weights, biological samples, and vessel trip information to be submitted to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).
Primary Function:
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Gathering biological samples in New England fishing ports
- Upload data to a governmentmaintained database.
- Complete periodic updates and data quality audits.
- Complete bimonthly blog entries
- Participate in monthly team conference calls.
- Submit data, data backup files, paper logs, and expense reports on time.
- Maintain all issued gear including but not limited to GOV's, electronic sampling equipment and field equipment.
- Maintain extensive knowledge about your assigned region by visiting the docks, understanding regulations, and communicating with industry members.
- Submit daily activity logs.
- Maintain GOV mileage logs.
Compensation:
Minimum Qualifications:
- A BS in Marine Biology or other natural science is required including 30 semester hours of biological course work.
- Must be able to work independently and be selfmotivated.
- A valid driver's license is required.
- Must have the ability to pass a U.S. Government background check and security requirements.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Previous observer and/or fish research experience strongly preferred.
- A current government issued Common Access Card
Travel:
-
Regular travel to other ports to attend meetings/training or assist other port samplers.
Locations:
-
New Bedford, MA to Portland, ME
Contact:
- Resume
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_
Job Type:
Part-time
Pay:
$ $20.00 per hour
Expected hours: 20 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Monday to Friday
- Night shift
Application Question(s):
- Are you able to commute to and from the listed areas in the job description as needed? (New Bedford, MA to Portland, ME)
Education:
- Bachelor's (required)
Shift availability:
- Day Shift (required)
- Night Shift (required)
Ability to Commute:
- Portland, ME (required)
Willingness to travel:
- 100% (required)
Work Location:
In person
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