Marine Mammal System Assistant I 04019 LBYD Federal

Description

• Complete animal working sessions to include body inspections and assessment of animal’s wellbeing (behavior and health)
• Record information about each session and the animal’s performance
• Operate a variety of watercraft
• Spend extended periods of time on a water vessel in different sea states
• Provide diving support to operations (to include enclosure inspection and maintenance)
• Assist with basic animal husbandry
• Engage with animals through working sessions rehearsing and executing multiple behaviors to be performed in open water
• Support fish house operations to prepare individually formulated rations designed to meet each animal’s specific need
• Monitor and observe animal behaviors and wellness routinely and report to onsite personnel
• Deter the presence of nuisance animal while following established processes and procedures
• Perform tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects
• Perform feedings and administration of food supplements

Requirements

• Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology or other related field and basic open water scuba diving certification with minimum of one (1) year experience
• Must successfully pass swim test and dive physical
• Be able to obtain an interim secret level security clearance prior to starting
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Job will require working outdoors on boats, docks and in water in all weather elements and conditions
• May be trained to become a designated secondary handler for specific animals
• Able to lift a minimum of 50 lbs
• Stand or walk for extended periods of time
• Must pass a swim and dive test in addition to having a basic scuba certification
• Requires ability to travel with the animal for an extended period of time anywhere in the world, that could potentially include harsh environments and risk locations, within a 72-hour notice
• Must be able to work flexible hours to include nights, holidays and weekends
• US Citizenship is required to meet security requirements for this position
• Current First Aid and CPR Certification
• Work well in a team-oriented environment
• Able to pass the Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test as directed by the contract
• Physically qualified to perform dive operations
• One (1) year animal training experience and basic open water scuba diving certification with minimum of one (1) year experience and high school diploma (or equivalent)
• Animal training experience
• Operational and navigation experience on small boats (40’ 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 and basic open water scuba diving certification with minimum of one (1) year experience and high school diploma (or equivalent)
• Advanced scuba diving certifications (i.e., dive master, instructor, commercial diver certification, 1st or 2nd class Navy Diver classification)
• Able to stoop, bend, squat, climb, kneel, talk and hear

Benefits

Training + Development

Interview process

Visa Sponsorship

Security clearance