Florida Atlantic University is seeking a Marine Mammal Stranding & Population Assessment Asst. – 2, Fort Pierce, FL.
With over 30,000 students from all 50 states and over 180 countries, 21 intercollegiate teams, 180 plus degree programs, and an administration that thrives on discovery and excellence, FAU is pushing the boundaries of higher education. Florida Atlantic's faculty and staff are trailblazers and innovators with a passion for finding creative solutions while advancing science, art, and technology in all disciplines. Our work environment is a hub of cultures from across the nation and the world, making FAU a place where collaboration flourishes.
Summary of Responsibilities Include:
– Performs stranding, data collection and outreach activities and is assigned to both field and office work.
– Performs as a NOAA NMFS authorized first responder on marine mammal strandings.
– Performs as a co-investigator on population assessment permit.
– Participates in on-call rotation with other members of the group.
– Assists with inputting data collected through strandings and population assessments.
– Assists with maintenance of vessels, vehicles and equipment used for operations.
– Assist with maintaining equipment used for operations.
– Creates reports and performs QA/QC with data as needed.
– Participates in presentations or other outreach activities regarding stranding and population assessments.
Minimum Qualifications:
Bachelor of Science from an accredited institution in Biology, Environmental Sciences, or related field with one year of appropriate Marine Mammal stranding experience and related activities required. Appropriate college coursework may substitute at an equivalent rate for the required experience.
Must have valid Florida driver’s license with acceptable driving record or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire required.
Successfully complete the USGS Motorboat Operator Certification (MOCC) within 6 months of hire required. Experience driving various vessels in coastal and offshore waters required.
Comfortable driving large vehicles and towing boats required.
Florida certificate of Boating Safety Education required or the ability to obtain within 30 days of hire required.
Ability to become a NOAA NMFS primary responder on marine mammal stranding activities (Article 3 and 4) required within one year of hire. Ability to immediately be approved for NOAA NMFS primary responder is preferred.
The ability to be able to work within a team and independently required.
Experience with population assessment data collection, photo-ID boat surveys, photo analysis and database input preferred.
Experience with Microsoft Office preferred.
Excellent verbal and written communication skills are essential to success in this position.
All applicants must apply electronically to the currently posted position (Marine Mammal Stranding & Population Assessment Asst. – 2) on the Office of Human Resources' job website (https://fau.edu/jobs) by completing the required online employment application and submitting the related documents. When completing the online application, please upload the following: a cover letter, curriculum vitae, and copies of official transcripts scanned into an electronic format.
A background check will be required for the candidate selected for this position. This position is subject to funding.
For more information and to apply, visit www.fau.edu/jobs and go to Apply Now (REQ10008).
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