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Survey Coordinator and Analyst III (Gulf Video Survey)

Pascagoula, Mississippi · Mid · Contract

Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 20 days ago
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About the role

  • This is a senior-level science and coordination role requiring strong analytical and communication skills.

Responsibilities

  • Estimate relative abundance indices for focal GCRF species in support of SEDAR and SEAFiSh
  • Develop species distribution models using GIS and advanced statistical methods
  • Implement VIAME into QA/QC review; assist in integrating SEAMAP Reef Fish Video and Panama City Video datasets into GFISHER Oracle database
  • Write and review survey instructions and reports; manage GitHub project management tools for GCRF personnel
  • AIS is looking for a Survey Coordinator and Analyst III - Gulf Video Survey to support NOAA SEFSC Population and Ecosystems Monitoring Division (PEMD).

Requirements

  • Advanced proficiency with word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs
  • knowledge of shipboard SCS and SEAL data systems
  • Knowledge of procedures when encountering endangered or threatened species
  • must have current tetanus vaccine
  • knowledge of reef taxa from the Gulf of America
  • Knowledge of SEAMAP field sampling protocols for reef fish

Nice to have

  • MS Degree or higher in Marine Science or related field
  • Domestic and international travel anticipated for at-sea surveys, SEDAR data workshops, and scientific meetings.
  • 3209 Frederic St, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567 (Pascagoula Laboratory - SEFSC)
  • An Equal Opportunity Employer
  • Must be able to work in the U.S.
  • VEVRAA Federal Contractor
  • Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals
  • Equal Opportunity Employer

Skills

  • coordinate vessel activities, personnel, positions, ports of call, and weather
  • Serve as video annotation reviewer and subject matter expert for marine fishes from the Gulf of America and Caribbean Sea
  • Serve as data steward; coordinate data standardization, backups, security, and delivery with OMI
  • Participate in public outreach and education activities
  • Attend professional scientific meetings and present results; coordinate abstracts and publications with GCRF Branch Chief
  • Work with FATES personnel to integrate automated data outputs for AI/ML interoperability
  • Conduct data collection, biological and environmental sampling, and data processing per survey SOPs

Compensation

  • Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates' depth of experience.
  • This is a full-time position.
  • Provide annual support for SEFSC Ecological Status Reports; publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals

Benefits

  • AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

Visa & Work Authorization

  • identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law
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