North Pacific Groundfish Observer

~ Alaskan Observers Inc. (AOI) was founded in 1988 with the goal of contributing to the management of fisheries for the benefit of future generations. ~

AOI is the premiere provider of Observers to the National Marine Fisheries Service North Pacific Groundfish Observer Program. 

Position Overview

Are you looking for a challenging opportunity where you can leverage your degree in the biological sciences? Do you want to play a critical roll in the conservation and management of fisheries resources? Are you looking for a financially rewarding career that offers independence, adventure and practical experience in field biology? If so, then AOI may have the perfect job for you! We have an immediate need for North Pacific Groundfish Observers to join our team! Currently recruiting for a training that will begin 8/6/18.

Responsibilities

• As an at-sea biologist working aboard U.S.-flagged commercial fishing vessels, you will gather data essential to the sustainability of fisheries resources in Alaska.
• Following a paid 3-week training in Seattle, new observers make a committment of one year, inside of which are multiple deployments totalling approximately 270-290 deployed days.
• Observers live and work aboard commercial fishing vessels operating in the Bering Sea and the North Pacific Ocean, identifying fish species, sampling catches to determine their species composition, making estimates of total catch, and collecting age structures and biological data from target species.
• Observers are guaranteed subsequent deployment opportunities and salary advances.

Qualifications

• Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree in fisheries biology, marine biology, general biology, zoology, or a related natural science. 
• Observers must have at least one math class, one statistics class, and coursework requiring dichotomous/taxonomic keys.

Compensation: $4,017 per month to begin, depending on experience, plus room, board, and travel from Seattle to and from job site.

To Apply

Please click "Apply" below to upload your cover letter and resume to:

Rachel Moore
Alaskan Observers, Inc.
130 Nickerson, Suite 206
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: 1-888-317-9343

~ It is the policy of Alaskan Observers, Inc. to select the best individuals available for each job opening without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, marital status, national origin, veteren status, or any other reason prohibited by regulations or guidelines relating to discrimination in employment. ~