North Pacific Groundfish Observer Positions Available Year-Round
NORTH PACIFIC GROUNDFISH OBSERVER POSITIONS AVAILABLE YEAR-ROUND
Currently recruiting for trainings that will begin in November 2022 and beyond
Do you want to contribute to the conservation of fisheries resources in a hands-on way?
Are you looking to build your career and save money?
Observers are considered essential workers because they collect critical data for National Marine Fisheries Service & NOAA Fisheries. Observers live and work aboard commercial fishing vessels operating in the Bering Sea and the North Pacific Ocean and gather data essential to the sustainable management of Alaska’s fisheries.
COMPENSATION: $4305/month to begin with, plus room, board, and travel to and from job site.
QUALIFICATIONS: Minimum of a Bachelor’s Degree in fisheries biology, marine biology, general biology, zoology, or a related natural science. Additionally, applicants must have at least one math class, one statistics class, and a course that required dichotomous key use. Must be a US Citizen or permanent resident, vaccination is also required.
Training: There is a 3-week paid training that takes place in Seattle, WA. Housing is provided during training, also meal reimbursement. There is a training once per month from November to August each year.
FOR INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:
Samantha Chicos Alaskan Observers, Inc.
Recruiting Coordinator
s-chicos@alaskanobservers.com 1-888-317-9343
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