Field Party Chief and Component Lead II (Gulf Video Survey)

AIS Inc•Pascagoula, MS

4d•Onsite

About The Position

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is seeking a Field Party Chief and Component Lead II to support NOAA's SEFSC Population and Ecosystems Monitoring Division (PEMD) in conducting GCRF reef fish surveys. This role serves as the at-sea leader and laboratory survey component lead, managing field crews, overseeing logistics, leading specific survey components like habitat mapping and automated video processing, coordinating database management, and providing analytical support for reports and manuscripts.

Requirements

BS Degree plus 3 years of relevant experience
Computer literate; experienced with word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs; able to write college-level reports and make oral presentations
Knowledge of SEAMAP field sampling protocols for reef fish
Experience as lead data collector on at-sea surveys; knowledge of shipboard SCS and SEAL data systems
Proficient with fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification keys; knowledge of reef taxa from the Gulf of America
Knowledge of procedures when encountering endangered or threatened species
Sea going contractors must submit NOAA Health Services Questionnaire and TB Screening Form annually/biennially; must have current tetanus vaccine
Must be able to work in the U.S.

Nice To Haves

MS Degree in Marine Science or related field

Responsibilities

Serve as Field Party Chief for NOAA Ships and Small Research Vessel surveys; coordinate vessel activities, personnel, vessel movements, and ports of call
Submit cruise instructions and cruise reports; ensure all participant clearance forms are completed
Plan and coordinate logistical support for surveys including shipboard data collection and post-survey support
Conduct biological and/or environmental sampling; log and process data per survey SOPs
Serve as point of contact and subject matter expert for specific survey components (habitat mapping, video QA/QC, database management, automated processing)
Perform video annotation, review, and data entry using VIAME; identify marine fishes from Gulf of America and Caribbean Sea habitats
Manage review and tracking sheets; update GitHub project management tools
Coordinate with OMI on Oracle database QA/QC, data backups, security, and standardization
Assist FATES personnel in integrating automated data outputs for AI/ML interoperability
Assist data analysts with QA/QC, data preparation, figure creation, and manuscript review
Attend scientific meetings and present results; participate in outreach and education activities