North Wind Group
Environmental and federal mission services
Marine Mammal Systems Assistant 2
Full-Time
No salary listed
Mid
Bachelor's
Bangor Base, WA, USA
In Person
No H1B Sponsorship
US Citizenship, US Top Secret Clearance Required
About the job
Requirements
- One year of marine mammal systems experience.
- Basic open-water scuba diving certification with a minimum of one year of experience.
- Operational and navigation experience on small boats 40 feet or under, a United States Coast Guard operator of uninspected passenger vessels license (6-pack, 46 CFR 10.467) or higher, or United States Navy Coxswain certification, plus operational experience using maritime navigational devices.
- A high school diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to work flexible hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
- Ability to pass a swim and dive test and a dive physical.
- Ability to work in a team-oriented environment.
- Written and oral communication skills.
- Commitment to project, team-member, and animal safety through compliance with safety policies and procedures.
- Ability to obtain a government security clearance before starting work.
- United States citizenship is required.
- Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
- Ability to pull oneself out of the water onto deck and boat platforms without a ladder.
- Ability to pass the Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test.
- Physical qualification to perform dive operations.
- Ability to stoop, bend, squat, climb, kneel, talk, and hear; stand or walk for extended periods; and spend extended periods on a water vessel in different sea states.
- Ability to work outdoors on boats, docks, and in water in all weather conditions.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the secondary handler for a specific animal.
- Provide non-supervisory oversight and guidance to Marine Mammal Systems Assistant I staff.
- Routinely monitor and observe animal behaviors and wellness and report findings to onsite personnel.
- Complete animal working sessions, including body inspections and assessments of animal behavior and health.
- Engage with animals through working sessions that rehearse and execute multiple behaviors in open water.
- Record information about each session and the animal’s performance.
- Perform feedings and administer food supplements.
- Assist with basic animal husbandry.
- Provide diving support to operations, including enclosure inspection and maintenance.
- Support fish house operations by preparing individually formulated rations for each animal’s specific needs.
- Operate a variety of watercraft.
- Perform tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects.
- Deter nuisance animals while following established processes and procedures.
- Travel with the animal for extended periods anywhere in the world, potentially including harsh environments and risk locations, with up to 72 hours’ notice.
Desired Qualifications
- A bachelor's degree in Marine Biology or another related field.
- Advanced scuba diving certifications, such as divemaster, instructor, commercial diver certification, or first- or second-class Navy Diver classification.
- Current First Aid and Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation certification.
About the company
North Wind Group is a family of companies providing environmental, engineering, construction and mission-support services. Its teams work with federal agencies, tribal governments, state and local organizations and private clients on remediation, facilities, infrastructure, nuclear and radiological work, design-build projects and technical operations. The group is owned by Cook Inlet Region, Inc., an Alaska Native corporation. Its operating model combines specialized subsidiaries and contract vehicles to deliver multidisciplinary work in regulated, complex and often mission-critical environments.
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