Junior Turtle Ecologist Support Specialist

Description

Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii, Inc. (FISH) is a Woman Owned Small Business (WOSB) skilled in fisheries observation, marine biology, island coastal resource management, scientific research, and innovative technology. As part of our ongoing growth and expansion, we are seeking to hire a Junior Turtle Ecologist Support Specialist, to support an upcoming long-term contract that we are bidding on (This will be a contingent position, based upon contract award). FISH will be operating under FLOAT – A “Fish” and “Lynker” Ocean Alliance Team – a Joint Venture Prime contract holder for NOAA ProTech Fisheries*.

Key Responsibilities

This activity has tasks that may include the following analysis, statistical consultation, synthesis, and report writing on sea turtle ecology and population dynamics. Data could include those collected from captures, surveys, acoustic recording devices, tagging programs, health assessment programs, environmental sampling programs, photogrammetry, remotely operated vehicles, remote sensing, or from other sources.  Methods could follow established protocols, or may need to be developed to address short-comings of current approaches, to include additional available data, or to address other changing needs.  Needs may include the following types/topics:

  • Statistical consultation on sea turtle studies
  • Distribution and/or abundance estimates
  • Animal behavior and ecology
  • Health assessments, morphometrics, and/or physiological studies
  • Simulation studies (which may include population dynamics, exploration of bias and uncertainty, management strategy evaluation, predictions over time)
  • Spatial management
  • Climate impacts
  • Evaluation of ecological relationships between characteristics of protected species (abundance, distribution, and bycatch) and their physical and biological ecosystem;
  • Stock identification, life history, and/or estimation of vital rates
  • Anthropogenic impacts and/or stock assessment
  • Comparisons between techniques or populations/groups
  • Evaluation of accuracy, precision, bias
  • Other conservation research 

Field and lab support which may include:

  • Prepare for field work and de-stage afterwards.
  • Participate in or coordinate data collection in land-based programs or at sea field research.
  • Interacting with live turtles or turtle carcasses may include the following:  Pursue, handle, collect information, apply tags, necropsy.
  • Participate in operations of small boats deployed from land or sea.
  • Contribute to the completion of project reports, including taking the lead responsibility.

Support for database management services:

  • Provide database management.
  • Maintain collection of biological samples.
  • Establish and implement an image and video library from existing and new files.
  • Update the current webpage as well as develop and implement new pages, possibly containing photographs, video, animations, results of Oracle database queries, and/or R Shiny interactive web apps.

Requirements & Minimum Experience

  • Proficient computer skills, including Microsoft Office Suite (Word, PowerPoint, and Excel); some experience with data management, analytical reporting, and environmental and biological data is strongly preferred.
  • Must have a Bachelor’s degree in one of the biological sciences and have more than three (3) months of experience with the tasks identified above.

For positions that require appreciable field work, the following also apply:

  • Have all necessary medical clearance and required safety training certificates before research activities
  • Have corrected 20/20 vision when position is a visual observer
  • Have the capability to work outside, including on a small boat, for periods of up to 12 hours at a time
  • Be able to safely lift 40 lbs on a rolling vessel
  • Have willingness and ability to work far from home (including far from land) for weeks at a time
  • Meet the requirements listed under NOAA Small Boat Requirements if small boats are part of the research project.

About FISH

FISH is a growing, woman owned small business, specializing in professional, scientific and technical services. FISH, a trusted provider of resource management solutions, was established  by a passionate marine and fisheries scientist who calls Hawaii her home  and is driven by a profound commitment to the betterment of the marine ecosystem. FISH is a Women-Owned Small Business (WOSB) endowed with a diverse set of proficiencies in fisheries observation, marine biology, island coastal resource management, scientific research, policy and permitting, human dimensions, and cutting-edge technologies for applications such as electronic monitoring. FISH’s team of experts brings decades of applied  experience and is well-equipped to tackle complex marine challenges, offering a comprehensive suite of services designed to address the most  pressing issues facing the world’s oceans. With a track record of excellence,  we stand at the forefront of the industry, continuously innovating to advance  sustainable solutions for marine conservation and management. 

Our Employees are what makes us great! We work hard to help you advance your career and we continuously evaluate the compensation, benefits, and opportunities we provide you for professional and personal growth because our success depends on you! FISH’s benefits include the following:

  • Comprehensive healthcare for the employee
  • Healthcare benefit covers medical, with optional coverage for prescription drug, dental, and vision
  • Personal Time Off (PTO) Policy plus paid holidays
  • Highly competitive compensation plan regularly calibrated against industry and location benchmarks
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • Flexible spending accounts
  • Employee assistance program (EAP)
  • Short- term disability insurance
  • Long- term care insurance
  • Tuition Assistance Program (TAP)
  • Lifestyle benefits including access to financial planning, as well as discounted rates on services and memberships such as AAA
  • Spot bonuses for exceptional performance
  • Personalized career growth plans for every employee

FISH is an E-Verify employer.

* This position is advertised through our joint venture, FISH and Lynker Ocean Alliance Team (FLOAT), a partnership between Lynker and Fisheries Immersed Sciences Hawaii (FISH) serving the NOAA ProTech Fisheries 2.0 IDIQ contracting vehicle. 

FISH is an equal opportunity employer and makes all employment decisions based on merit, qualifications, and business needs. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy, sexual orientation, or gender identity), national origin, age, disability, genetic information, marital status, veteran status, or any other legally protected status under federal, state, or local laws.

Apply For This Position

To apply, please email your resume and current contact information to
[email protected] attention Josee Vincent.