Dear colleagues,
Please see the below position description. Background: Tierra Data Inc., is seeking experienced marine mammal observers (MMOs) to conduct monitoring of in-water construction activities at a site in Santa Barbara, California. While monitoring, MMOs will collect and record data related to marine species. The MMOs will estimate the number of individuals, age, sex, distance and bearing to the individuals/groups. Construction activities are scheduled for 6-8 weeks starting in late October, 2016 and are expected to occur for 24 hours per day, 7 days a week. Observers would work in shifts during the 24-hour timeframe. Observers must meet the following requirements: * Must be a U.S. citizen; * Must have previous marine mammal monitoring experience; * Be proficient in identification of marine mammal species in southern California; * Have specific knowledge of marine mammal behavior, physiology, and life-history; * Possess excellent inter-personal skills, and demonstrate responsibility, maturity, and self-motivation; * Experience in systematic observations and making clear, concise notes/records; and *Be available to work at all times of the day or night. Work will be both shore- and vessel-based and may involve long hours in inclement weather. Observers will be expected to perform data collection and data entry tasks in the field. Observer pay rates will be dependent on experience and those with availability for the duration of the monitoring effort are preferred. Also, observers who are based in the Santa Barbara area are preferred. The preferred candidate would be positive, outgoing, and have good people skills. If interested, please send a current CV to Todd McConchie at: *todd at tierradata.com <http://tierradata.com/>* Thank-you.
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