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Vessel Strike Avoidance Observer - Empire Wind

Point Pleasant, New Jersey · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago

About the role

Primary Function: AIS is recruiting vessel strike avoidance protected species observers (VSA) to deploy on vessels conducting cable repair related tasks off the coast of New York during the summer/fall of 2026.
The VSAs will be stationed offshore during 24-hour operations.
The VSAO will work in opposite shifts during offshore operations which will be conducted 24/7 and will have an average of twelve hours of work per PSO per day.

Must have current STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), or GWO or BOSIET training.
Must have current CPR/First Aid certification.
4-year degree with major in biological or geophysical sciences
Must be certified by a physician as fit for sea duty including:
Ability to live in confined quarters
Ability to tolerate stress
Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds
Ability to vigilantly monitor waters surrounding observation platform/vessel for up to 4 hours at a time and not more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
Must have passed an approved PSO course/training and provide certificate
Must be NMFS approved PSO (must provide NMFS approval letter)

Operate and maintain field equipment including Garmin GPS, binoculars with reticles, range finder, handheld thermal imaging and night vision devices, and high-resolution digital camera with video capabilities.
This is a full-time temporary position and will be eligible for AIS benefits package after 30 days of employment.
AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

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