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AIS, Inc is looking for 15 Marine Fisheries
Observers for its upcoming training class to be held in October, 2007
in Woods Hole, MA. See the following job posting and visit our website
for more details (www.aisobservers.com) Marine Fisheries Observers Responsibilities: Work at sea collecting
and recording data and
biological samples for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS)
aboard
commercial fishing vessels. Observers
work on deck on vessels ranging from 40’ to 100’ on trips ranging from
1 to 14
days collecting data on fish catch and discard. Positions are located
in ports from
Qualifications:
A BS in Marine Biology or Biology is required. Candidates
are expected to commit to the
program for at least a year. Your own transportation is required. At-sea experience is desirable. Candidates
must be either a Compensation: These
are full time positions based on an average of 12 sea days a month. Sea day rates based on experience and
qualifications. Starting rates are $200/sea
day and $12/land hour. Assuming average
sea days and land hours per month, the annual income is between
$32-$34,000. Health
and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits. Training:
Three-week, paid training courses held periodically throughout
the year
in Woods Hole, MA. Accommodations and meals provided. Next
training session to be held in the October, 2007 (starting date to be
decided). Training includes instructions
on sampling protocols, gear, fisheries, fish identification, marine
mammal/sea
turtle identification and safety.
-- Don MacIsaac AIS, Inc. Fisheries Observer Program www.aisobservers.com |
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