Position Title: Manatee Photographic Identification Technician
Position Location: Sarasota, Florida
Application Deadline: June 29 or until position is filled
The Manatee Research Program at Mote Marine Laboratory (www.mote.org), Florida,
has openings for one full-time and one half-time (20 hours per week)
photographic identification technicians for one year starting August 2007. The
full-time position includes complete benefits.
Mote Marine Laboratorys manatee photo-identification project collaborates with
partners at the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commissions Fish and
Wildlife Research Institute and the U.S. Geological Surveys Sirenia Project in
the management of a statewide scar catalog of individual manatees, the Manatee
Individual Photo-Identification System (MIPS).
Responsibilities will include:
1. Laboratory: The photographic identification technicians will be primarily
responsible for assisting with the processing of photographic images (i.e.
labeling, sorting, and matching) and updating, entering, and verifying sighting
and image data. These positions require that work be performed competently,
accurately, and efficiently and the technician must have good problem
recognition/resolution skills. The technician will also be responsible for
various tasks pertaining to report preparation and proofreading. A limited
amount of assistance with other funded contract work related to manatee ecology
and habitat may also be involved as needed.
2. Field Work: This person will also conduct periodic photo-identification
surveys of wild manatees in southwestern Florida. Field sampling requires
proficiency with trailering, launching, and operating small (up to 21 ft)
vessels, as well as operating SLR 35 mm digital cameras. Vessel maintenance
and familiarity with Florida in-shore waters are advantageous skills. Manatee
Photographic Identification Technicians are required to have or obtain USCG or
Power Squadron Boating Certification. Fieldwork may require travel and/or
nights and weekends.
For clarity, the vast majority of the time will be spent in the laboratory
assisting with existing photo files.
Qualifications:
1. B.S./B.A. Degree (Biology, Zoology, or closely-related field).
2. Valid Florida drivers license. Applicants who do not have a Florida
drivers license but who are willing to obtain one will be considered.
3. Vision must be correctable through glasses or contact lenses for
observing images on the computer screen and photographic slides, as well as for
operating laboratory vessels, vehicles, and cameras.
4. Good/excellent verbal communication skills. The photo-identification
project requires multiple staff members to work closely together on the same
and/or overlapping datasets, necessitating communication and the ability to
work well as a team.
5. Ability to spend long hours working at a computer station and/or light
table with a high degree of accuracy. Stamina for working occasional long
hours at outdoor locations, which may include tropical to temperate climate
conditions (hot or cold, high humidity, intense sunlight, rainy weather, etc.).
Ability to carry/move moderately heavy objects (30-50 lbs). Ability to swim.
Preference will be given to applicants with prior experience conducting
photo-identification of marine mammals. Candidates must currently be
authorized and able to work in the United States through at least June, 2008.
These positions may continue for more than one year, if funds remain available.
Applications should include a cover letter, resume, names and contact
information of three references, and be submitted to:
Deanna Chapman
Human Resources Manager
Mote Marine Laboratory
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Thank you,
Ester Quintana-Rizzo, Ph.D.
Center for Marine Mammal and Sea Turtle Research
Mote Marine Laboratory
1600 Ken Thompson Parkway
Sarasota, FL 34236
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