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OPPORTUNITY WITH MARNE ANIMAL RESCUE SPECIALISTS Marine Animal Rescue Specialists (MAR) is authorized by the National Marine Fisheries Service for pinniped and dolphin rescues along with whale dis-entanglement calls. Over the past three decades MAR has conducted 5,500 marine mammal rescues. www.marspecialists.org You must have pinniped, especially sea lion rescue experience to apply. This is mandatory1 POSITION: MARINE ANIMAL RESCUE SPECIALIST LOCATION: MAR’s authorized territory is Los
Angeles County from Pacific Palisades to Long Beach and west to Catalina,
California. HOURS: 8 HOURS PER DAY 2 DAYS PER WEEK Be
prepared to work long days from January to June. SALARY: Commensurate with experience and
skills JOB DESCRIPTION: Must be available five days
a week, 8 hours per day for response, rescue and transportation of -
jetties, docks and other common as well as uncommon stranding locations,
and to learn the proper use of specialized marine animal rescue,
transportation and safety equipment. Must be able to work in cooperation
with local agencies and volunteers and be responsible to know all local, state
and Federal laws pertaining to the rescuing of marine animals. START: Within a couple of months REFERENCES AND REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS · Provide
background/references · A valid
drivers license with no points · Minimum
one year experience in rescuing seals and sea lions · Must
correctly identify local marine animal species along with knowledge of
birthing seasons and natural behaviors of marine animals · Some
animal-related emergency medical experience · Must
meet challenging physical fitness requirements · 24 hour
Hazwhoper certificate · Small
boat handling · Able to
drive 4WD Pickup truck in sandy conditions OTHER REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES: · Maintain
rescue and transportation equipment · Responsible
for school visits · Must be
enthusiastic with good communication skills and be able to work with
others, including Coast Guard, Lifeguards, Police, etc. · When
on-call, must answer calls promptly · Must
pass County Beach Safety Driving Course · Coordinate volunteers MAR is looking for committed individuals who would
like to make rescuing marine animals a career. Training will be provided by MAR
to ensure continued high level of response for any marine animal calls. MAR
will not consider candidates looking for a temporary position. Long-term
applicants will be the only ones considered. Send in your cover letter, resume and references to the email address below. Contact: Peter Wallerstein, pw@marspecialists. |
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