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Description
~ 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 financially rewarding career that offers independance, adventure, and practical experience in field biology? Do you want to play a critical role in the conservation and management of fisheries resources? If so, then Alaskan Observers, Inc. (AOI) has a perfect job for you!
As an at-sea biologist working aboard U.S.-flagged commercial fishing vessels, you will gather fishing effort and location information, sampling for bycatch composition, and collecting biological data from both bycatch and target species.
- Observers are based out of Dutch Harbor, AK for 70-90 day deployments. Observers are guaranteed subsequent deployment opportunities, salary advances, and have room & board provided while deployed.
- Training begins in May or June.
Commercial Fisheries Observing is a challenging and unique position:
- This is not a 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. job--rather, twelve to fourteen hour days are the rule.
- Gathering, sorting, and weighing a sample at sea is a physically demanding job, and recording the data gathered requires a biologist's attention to detail.
- The work is further complicated by the fact that observers and fisherman have different objectives--diplomatic efforts on the observer's part, aimed at securing a mutually agreeable working environment, are often part of the job.
Do you have these Mandatory Qualifications?
- Completed Bachelor's degree with a major in a natural science such as Fisheries & Wildlife, Biology, Marine Science, Marine Biology, Ecology, etc.
- A minimum of 30 credit hours in applicable biological sciences.
- At least one course in both math and statistics.
- Coursework that emphasized the use of dichotomous (taxonomic) keys.
- Prior sea time is not required
To Apply
- First, please click "Apply on Company Website" below to access the required online application found at our website.
- Additionally, please email both a resume and transcripts to Samantha Chicos, AOI Recruitment Coordinator, s-chicos@alaskanobservers.com.
Note: For questions about the job description and application process, please feel free to call: 888-317-9343.