Marine Mammal and Seabird Observer
Company NameRPS North America Company LocationNewfoundland And Labrador, Canada.
Job description
RPS has an immediate opening for experienced Marine Mammal Seabird Observers for projects offshore Newfoundland.
Key Responsibilities will include:
- Use local knowledge and Traditional Knowledge to monitor for and record sightings of marine mammals
- Familiarity with the “Statement of Canadian Practice”
- Record marine mammal sightings in daily reports/logs while on seismic vessels
- Knowledge and ability to differentiate between different whale and seal species, and to distinguish between other marine mammals and sea birds
Requirements
- A good attitude to conducting watches of concentrated effort, often for long days and several consecutive weeks
- Experience identifying marine mammals and sea turtles
- Ability to make accurate estimates of range at sea
- Ability to make decisions and convey information
- Ability to record data in an accurate manner
- Ability to work as a team
- Become familiar with Statement of Practice and Project Mitigation Requirements
- Previous Offshore Experience
- Offshore Safety Training
- Marine Mammal Certificate
Start Date: ASAP
Preference given to Newfoundland residents
RPS encourages those interested to apply, MMO certification is preferred however a suitable background would make you eligible for training
For more information please contact Darlene Davis at 902 425 1622 or email your CV to Darlene.Davis@rpsgroup.com
Passive Acoustic Monitoring Operator
RPS has an immediate opening for qualified PAM Operators for projects offshore Newfoundland.
Key Responsibilities
- Monitor for protected species
- Communicate sightings and detection
- Accurately record sightings and compile logs associated with daily activities
- Operate and maintain field equipment
- Ability to Troubleshoot PAM Equipment
- Accurately detect and localize protected species
Requirements
- A good attitude to conduct monitoring periods of concentrated effort
- Ability and experience to identify a range of marine mammal acoustic signals
- Ability to deploy and configure PAM equipment
- Ability to interpret acoustic software for detection and range estimation
- Become familiar with Mitigation requirements for the project and the Statement of Canadian Practice
- Ability to make decisions and convey information accurately
- Experience working on offshore vessels
- Offshore Safety Training is required
- Experience filling out data
- Experience assimilating data, basic acoustic data analysis
Start Date: ASAP
Preference will be given to Newfoundland residents.
RPS encourages those interested to apply, PAM certification is preferred however a suitable background would make you eligible for training
Chief of Marine Operations
Company NameThe Nature Conservancy Company LocationHonolulu, HI, US
Job description
OFFICE LOCATION
Honolulu, Hawaii,USA
PALM
a Little About Us
The Nature Conservancy is a leading conservation organization working globally to protect ecologically important lands and waters for people and nature. Located 1,000 miles south of Hawai‘i, Palmyra Atoll is one of the most spectacular marine wilderness areas on Earth. Palmyra is a 680-acre atoll with 480,000 acres of lagoons, coral reefs, and submerged lands and is a US Fish and Wildlife Service (USFWS) Refuge out to 12 miles and a Marine National Monument out to 50 miles. The Nature Conservancy owns Cooper Island, and manages the atoll in partnership with the USFWS.
Palmyra’s research station supports scientific research by the world renowned research institutions making up the Palmyra Atoll Research Consortium (PARC) (see http://www.palmyra-research.org). Staff are hired on a seasonal basis for approximately 3 months at a time to operate the research station and camp facilities. Board and lodging are provided while on-island.
Essential Functions
The Chief of Marine Operations is responsible for all marine operations on Palmyra Atoll. Primary responsibilities include:
- Safe navigation and operation of a 25’ Dive Boat, a 24’ rescue boat, and four 16’ skiffs;
- Coordination and oversight of marine activities for and with all visitors, including but not limited to offshore and lagoon boating, SCUBA diving, and fishing trips;
- Safely deploying and retrieving SCUBA divers during drift dives;
- Management and supervision of other Marine Department staff and equipment;
- Other duties assigned by the Field Station Manager and Palmyra Program Director.
- Communication – the ability to effectively communicate via phone and email is a vital component of this position.
- In addition to supporting the boating and diving needs of visiting scientists, this position will also support those needs during VIP and other types of guest trips
Responsibilities And Scope
- Will work 6 days per week, in variable weather conditions (hot, humid, wet), at a remote location, on difficult and hazardous terrain, and under physically demanding circumstances. These conditions will involve considerable physical exertion and/or muscular strain, frequent possibility of injury, long hours in isolated settings, exposure to petroleum products, paint and fuels, employees to be on call on 48 hour shifts to allow for 24 hour a day emergency coverage, employees to assist with community chores even on days off.
- Ability to live and work productively within a small and confined community on a remote location for up to 3 months.
- Work and communicate effectively with a diverse group of people, including scientists, field station staff and others, providing and obtaining needed information to ensure smooth operations.
- In the event of an emergency atoll staff may be tasked with specific duties to ensure communal safety and welfare. This may include responding to minor/major medical emergencies, tsunami evacuation events, marine rescue events, fuel spills and/or fire containment, etc.
- May supervise staff, or help plan, direct or convey work instructions to other staff or volunteers.
- Independently analyze and diagnose problems then develop and implement appropriate solutions.
- Consult with supervisor to develop plans for resolution of unusual or complex problems.
- Identify and disseminate lessons learned, best practices and methods, tools, consistencies and inconsistencies across seasons.
- Clearly communicate inventory and other needs via phone and email; keep all Palmyra team members informed of potential issues.
- During times of low boating and diving, conduct preventative maintenance on boating and dive gear, and other areas of the station as directed by the station manager
Minimum Qualifications
- Bachelor’s degree and 3 years relevant work experience in the marine field, or equivalent combination of education and experience.
- Minimum 720 days documented record of underway boating service on USCG Small Vessel Sea Service Form or similar documentation.
- Experience maintaining diesel and gasoline engines, conducting preventative maintenance, and trouble-shooting and performing minor mechanical and electrical repairs while out on the water.
- Current Rescue Diver certification from a qualified organization (NAUI, PADI or equivalent) or trainings, certificates and skills that match or supersede rescue diver training, as determined by the Conservancy’s Dive Safety Officer.
- Extensive current knowledge of and ability to trouble shoot and conduct minor repairs on SCUBA gear and compressors.
- Extensive current experience operating vessels less than 40ft while safely deploying and retrieving SCUBA divers during drift dives.
- Current experience operating skiffs with outboard motors of up to 150hp.
- Basic First Aid and CPR certification.
- Experience operating VHF radios, Sounders, Compass and GPS Chartplotter.
- Expereince using Word, Excel, Web browsers, etc. to manage inventory.
- Experience performing physical work and ability to lift 50lbs.
Desired Qualifications
- Minimum one year as a licensed USCG captain (25 ton or higher).
- Ability and willingness to apply science to guide decision-making and activities.
- Ability to apply marine safety to guide decision-making and activities.
- Experience providing education or interpretation about marine resources to a lay audience.
- Certification for oxygen administration for SCUBA diving injuries.
- Knowledge of current trends and practices in marine safety and marine sciences.
- Excellent communication skills via written, spoken and graphical means.
- Ability to communicate and work closely with staff, scientists, and atoll visitors.
- Knowledge of marine management principles and fish and marine mammal species of the Pacific.
- Sport fishing skills, including rigging, filleting, and processing fish.
- Ability to maintain, troubleshoot and repair electrical, pump, steering and other boat systems.
- Experience repairing and servicing diesel and gasoline driven vehicles and equipment.
- Ability to operate various types of equipment in a safe and efficient manner (e.g.; lawn mower, chainsaw, tractor, backhoe, bulldozer, dump truck, two-way radio, etc.).
- Ability to operate a motor vehicle and possession of a valid driver’s license.
- Knowledge of American Boat and Yacht Council standards.
- Factory certifications, marine trade education certification or ABYC certification in gasoline & diesel marine engines preferred.
- Ability to manage time and diverse activities under deadlines while delivering quality results.
- Ability to perform physical work, sometime under adverse conditions or in inclement weather.
Additional Job Information
The successful candidate must possess, or be able to obtain, a valid Passport with an expiration date later than your term of employment, proof of a physical examination showing good physical and a current tetanus vaccination. In addition, TNC requires marine staff to obtain a membership in an Emergency Evacuation Service. More information on these issues can be obtained during the interview process.
To apply to this position, please visit http://www.nature.org/careers and click on Current Job Opportunities. Please submit your resume (required) and cover letter separately using the upload buttons.
The Nature Conservancy is an Equal Opportunity Employer Our commitment to diversity includes the recognition that our conservation mission is best advanced by the leadership and contributions of men and women of diverse backgrounds, beliefs and culture. Recruiting and mentoring staff to create an inclusive organization that reflects our global character is a priority and we encourage applicants from all cultures, races, colors, religions, sexes, national or regional origins, ages, disability status, sexual orientation, gender identity, military, protected veteran status or other status protected by law.
The successful applicant must meet the requirements of The Nature Conservancy’s background screening process.
Animal Training Support I Job
Company NameSAIC Company LocationSan Diego, CA, US
Job description
Animal Training Support I (Job Number435395)
Description
SAIC has a current opening for Marine Mammal Assistant in San Diego, CA.
Job Description
- Personnel performing this position will be required to perform preparation of rations, and cleaning of food preparation areas, animal enclosures and commons areas, as well as maintaining and cleaning specialized equipment.
- Personnel are also responsible for the operation and maintenance of small watercraft.
- Personnel perform feeding and administration of food supplements, perform observation of marine mammals, and assist with basic husbandry.
- The personnel in this position may be trained to become a designated secondary handler for specific animals.
- As part of an integrated military function the MMA1 performs tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects.
Qualifications
CLEARANCE REQUIRMENT
- *Must be able to obtain a secret level security clearance prior to starting work.**
Required Skills
- This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus.
- Job will require working outdoors, on boats in adverse weather conditions.
- All new hires will have to pass a swim & dive test in addition to possessing at minimum, a basic scuba certification.
- Personnel must be able to work flexible work hours (shift work) including weekends and holidays.
- A requirement for this position includes the ability to travel with animals for extended periods of time anywhere in the world, to include potentially harsh environmental and high risk locations, within 72 hours’ notice.
Required Education And Experience
- Basic SCUBA, High school diploma (or equivalent), and one of the following
- One (1) year animal training experience -or- Operational and navigation experience on small boats (30’ or under), USCG license (operator of un-inspected passenger vessels/6pac – 46 CFR 10.467) or higher/U.S. Navy Coxswain’s certification, and Operational experience using maritime navigational devices -or- Advanced scuba diving certifications (i.e. dive master, instructor, commercial diver certification, 1st or 2nd class Navy Diver classification), and current First Aid and CPR certification, -or- Two (2) years of college and 3 months experience as a marine mammal custodian
- Must be physically fit and able to lift at least 50 lbs. Must be able to obtain a secret level security clearance prior to starting work.
SAIC OverviewSAIC is a leading provider of technical, engineering and enterprise information technology services to the U.S. government. Our 13,000 employees deliver systems engineering and information technology offerings for large, complex government programs, as well as a broad range of higher-end, differentiated technology services. The company is headquartered in McLean, Va. For more information, visit http://www.saic.com.
EOE AA M/F/Vet/Disability
Job Posting Mar 27, 2018, 70207 PM
Primary Location United States-CA-SAN DIEGO
Clearance Level Must Currently Possess None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain Secret
Potential for Teleworking No
Travel None
Shift Day Job
Schedule Full-time
Senior Environmental Consultant – Marine Mammals
Company Namenetworx Company LocationPeterborough, GB
Job description
The Role
We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic and experienced Senior Environmental Consultant, Marine Mammals to join our Environment team based in Edinburgh or Peterborough. We will consider part time applications for this position (Minimum of 22.5 hours per week).
You will have excellent communication skills and technical ability with the ability, and willingness, to be flexible particularly since this role is expected to involve both the provision of specialist marine mammals (cetaceans and seals) advice and support as well as more general project management and consultancy tasks.
Given Royal HaskoningDHV’s market leading position in offshore wind EIA and consenting, it is expected that a large proportion of the work will be focused in this area. In addition, we have an extensive portfolio of work and your advice will be required on multiple projects of various sizes including other energy developments, port expansion works, and other developments on and offshore.
You will be expected to provide robust marine mammal’s advice to other members of the team, be able to individually develop your own leads and promote rewarding business development, and assist in the smooth running and continued successful development of the Environment team. The advice provided should cover both an understanding of key legislative or policy requirements and technical understanding of environmental and ecological issues.
You will have extensive experience and appropriate knowledge of the regulatory framework and will be responsible for the management and delivery of environmental assessment projects. Your role will involve directly working with clients, problem solving and representing the company in client offices, regulator and stakeholder meetings and sometimes high pressured environments. It is likely that several projects would be managed and/or supported simultaneously, and consistently delivered to the highest standards, meeting and exceeding clients’ needs.
Your main areas of work are:-
Environmental/ecological/marine mammals consultancy;
Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) and environmental appraisal including habitats regulations assessment (HRA);
Supporting the delivery of developments and projects within the UK Consent and Planning system and/or Marine Licensing regime;
Provide technical support in area of specialism within the Advice group, Business Unit and other Business Lines.
Environmental investigations, monitoring, data analysis and assessment; and
General support to the wider team.
Essential
Key Requirements:
Bachelor’s degree including marine mammal ecology or conservation or related discipline
Understanding of the environmental impact of development and operational activities on marine mammals
An ability to work with data and to understand and interpret key elements of ecological models, e.g. for collision risk models and population models
Knowledge of relevant survey techniques, survey design and analysis, particularly in relation to offshore environments
Understanding of UK environmental law, the EIA process, and relevant government policy
Experience working with marine regulators and Statutory Authorities e.g. MMO Marine Scotland, NRW, SNH, Natural England, Cefas and the Environment Agency, as well as maintaining links with relevant technical and academic institutions
Robust project management and financial management skills
Excellent written and verbal communication, organisational, analytical and time management skills
Ability to work on own initiative and also as part of a team
Focused, articulate and professional in appearance and standard of work
Commercial acumen and recognition of growth of services
Confidence at the client-interface
Willingness to travel, including possibly to international destinations
For full details on the role please see attached Job Description
Benefits
We offer a competitive salary plus a range of benefits, including a contributory pension scheme, discretionary company bonus, Medical and Dental care, Life Insurance, 25 days holiday and a flexible working policy. Our contributory pension scheme has been awarded the Pension Quality Mark, the highest standard of excellence available for UK company pension schemes.
Royal HaskoningDHV is an Equal Opportunities Employer
Volunteer: Dolphin Research Project in Greece
Company NameGlobal Nomadic Company LocationSeattle, WA, US
Job description
Location: Alonissos, Greece
Duration: 7-day placements
Cost: $950 USD Project Fee per 7 day trip
Start Dates: Placements are available throughout the summer months, between June and October
Benefits
- Work aboard a research vessel alongside marine scientists in the northern Aegean Sea.
- Hands-on experience in cetacean conservation work and research.
- Daily seminars given by resident staff or invited field specialists.
- Ideal for marine biologists and students of animal science, environmental studies professionals and students.
- Keywords: marine biology, zoology, environmental conservation, cetology research, seminars.
The dolphin has had a close relationship with the human race for many millennia. It has been depicted in art and literature since before the time of the ancient Greeks and was considered an omen of good luck. It was sometimes even linked with the gods, to the extent that killing a dolphin equated killing another human and was punishable by death. Their intelligence and friendly appearance has continued to inspire fascination for this enigmatic creature throughout the ages. This close relationship has nonetheless never been an easy one and dolphins have been hunted for both their meat and skin throughout time. Today they are competing with humans for the remaining fish stock of our seas and are increasingly forced out of their habitats. Fishing equipment and boats are also a common cause of injury and death for dolphins worldwide.
There are four species of dolphins present in the Greek Seas, all of whom are considered threatened, yet no systematic research effort has been carried out so far to study their populations and ecology.
The Dolphin Research Internship programme aims to learn more about the dolphin populations in one of Europes largest marine protected areas, through recording populations and group sizes, identifying individuals, and recording behaviours and habits. As a volunteer you will help out on daily field surveys at sea where you will get to know the local dolphin population and help collect data. Back on land you will help with entering this data into databases, learning how to convert the collected data into effective conservation measures. You will also have the opportunity to attend lectures and seminars on marine mammals and local ecology, which will provide valuable insights into marine mammal life, monitoring techniques and other topics related to the local marine environment.
The important knowledge gathered during this research initiative will be used in the conservation of marine mammals in Greece and in the preparation of effective research and management actions for the local Cetacean population.
As the first study of its kind in the area, the project aims to estimate the relative abundance of the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and identify important areas for them. One of the main components of the project will be to identify individuals and compile a photo-identification catalogue of the two species. The data collected will be used to analyse dolphin abundance, movements, reproductive success, habitat use, and social organization.
Daily Life
You will learn how to photograph individuals and groups of dolphins as well as record group size, composition (newborns, calves, juveniles, adults), and behavior. If other marine mammals are sighted, such as the critically endangered Mediterranean Monk seal, these will also be recorded along with any fisheries interactions.
You will be working alongside the resident researchers on board the organisation research vessel, a 13-metre long traditional wooden caique. As the heart of the organisations activities over the past 23 years, this boat has sailed many thousands of miles across the Greek seas. The work at sea as well as preparations such as the loading and unloading of equipment will be undertaken in the mornings. In the afternoon you will return back to port for recreation and rest. In the afternoon and evenings you will be taught how to file, name, crop, and prepare digital photos of dolphin dorsal fins for subsequent matching as well as attend seminars and lectures from staff and visiting field specialists.
Among the skills and knowledge you will be taught are;
- Cetacean life history, behaviour, and identification
- Threats faced by marine mammals
- Photo-identification techniques
- Fisheries/marine mammal interactions
- How the research data will be used for conservation and management purposes
- Use of equipment (cameras, binoculars, GPS systems)
- Data storage and computer software processing of digital photos for photo-identification of individuals
The project HQ is located on a relatively remote island in the Aegean Sea, where there are ample opportunities for enjoying the beautiful scenery on walking paths as well as exploring the pristine sea both above and below the surface, while kayaking, snorkelling or scuba diving.
Contact the job poster
Jeremy Freedman 2nd
CEO Global Nomadic
Job Poster Location
London, United Kingdom
Premium
Seniority Level
Entry level
Industry
- Marketing and Advertising
- Nonprofit Organization Management
- Hospital & Health Care
Employment Type
Volunteer
Job description
Location: Alonissos, Greece
Duration: 7-day placements
Cost: $950 USD Project Fee per 7 day trip
Start Dates: Placements are available throughout the summer months, between June and October
Benefits
- Work aboard a research vessel alongside marine scientists in the northern Aegean Sea.
- Hands-on experience in cetacean conservation work and research.
- Daily seminars given by resident staff or invited field specialists.
- Ideal for marine biologists and students of animal science, environmental studies professionals and students.
- Keywords: marine biology, zoology, environmental conservation, cetology research, seminars.
The dolphin has had a close relationship with the human race for many millennia. It has been depicted in art and literature since before the time of the ancient Greeks and was considered an omen of good luck. It was sometimes even linked with the gods, to the extent that killing a dolphin equated killing another human and was punishable by death. Their intelligence and friendly appearance has continued to inspire fascination for this enigmatic creature throughout the ages. This close relationship has nonetheless never been an easy one and dolphins have been hunted for both their meat and skin throughout time. Today they are competing with humans for the remaining fish stock of our seas and are increasingly forced out of their habitats. Fishing equipment and boats are also a common cause of injury and death for dolphins worldwide.
There are four species of dolphins present in the Greek Seas, all of whom are considered threatened, yet no systematic research effort has been carried out so far to study their populations and ecology.
The Dolphin Research Internship programme aims to learn more about the dolphin populations in one of Europes largest marine protected areas, through recording populations and group sizes, identifying individuals, and recording behaviours and habits. As a volunteer you will help out on daily field surveys at sea where you will get to know the local dolphin population and help collect data. Back on land you will help with entering this data into databases, learning how to convert the collected data into effective conservation measures. You will also have the opportunity to attend lectures and seminars on marine mammals and local ecology, which will provide valuable insights into marine mammal life, monitoring techniques and other topics related to the local marine environment.
The important knowledge gathered during this research initiative will be used in the conservation of marine mammals in Greece and in the preparation of effective research and management actions for the local Cetacean population.
As the first study of its kind in the area, the project aims to estimate the relative abundance of the common dolphin (Delphinus delphis) and the bottlenose dolphin (Tursiops truncatus) and identify important areas for them. One of the main components of the project will be to identify individuals and compile a photo-identification catalogue of the two species. The data collected will be used to analyse dolphin abundance, movements, reproductive success, habitat use, and social organization.
Daily Life
You will learn how to photograph individuals and groups of dolphins as well as record group size, composition (newborns, calves, juveniles, adults), and behavior. If other marine mammals are sighted, such as the critically endangered Mediterranean Monk seal, these will also be recorded along with any fisheries interactions.
You will be working alongside the resident researchers on board the organisation research vessel, a 13-metre long traditional wooden caique. As the heart of the organisations activities over the past 23 years, this boat has sailed many thousands of miles across the Greek seas. The work at sea as well as preparations such as the loading and unloading of equipment will be undertaken in the mornings. In the afternoon you will return back to port for recreation and rest. In the afternoon and evenings you will be taught how to file, name, crop, and prepare digital photos of dolphin dorsal fins for subsequent matching as well as attend seminars and lectures from staff and visiting field specialists.
Among the skills and knowledge you will be taught are;
- Cetacean life history, behaviour, and identification
- Threats faced by marine mammals
- Photo-identification techniques
- Fisheries/marine mammal interactions
- How the research data will be used for conservation and management purposes
- Use of equipment (cameras, binoculars, GPS systems)
- Data storage and computer software processing of digital photos for photo-identification of individuals
The project HQ is located on a relatively remote island in the Aegean Sea, where there are ample opportunities for enjoying the beautiful scenery on walking paths as well as exploring the pristine sea both above and below the surface, while kayaking, snorkelling or scuba diving.
Contact the job posted
Jeremy Freedman 2nd
CEO Global Nomadic
Job Poster Location
London, United Kingdom
Premium
Seniority Level
Entry level
Industry
- Marketing and Advertising
- Nonprofit Organization Management
- Hospital & Health Care
Employment Type
Volunteer
