Marine Mammal Assistant 1

SAIC • Coronado, CA

8d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is looking for a Marine Mammal Assistant for our San Diego, CA location. In this role, the successful candidate will be required to perform preparation of rations, cleaning of food preparation areas, animal enclosures and commons areas, as well as maintaining and cleaning specialized equipment. A successful candidate will be physically fit, excel at working outdoors, and on a boat in moderate to rough sea states. SAIC is a premier Fortune 500® mission integrator focused on advancing the power of technology and innovation to serve and protect our world. Our robust portfolio of offerings across the defense, space, civilian and intelligence markets includes secure high-end solutions in mission IT, enterprise IT, engineering services and professional services. We integrate emerging technology, rapidly and securely, into mission critical operations that modernize and enable critical national imperatives. We are approximately 23,000 strong; driven by mission, united by purpose, and inspired by opportunities. SAIC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, SAIC has annual revenues of approximately $7.3 billion.

Requirements

• Physically fit.
• Excel at working outdoors.
• Ability to work on a boat in moderate to rough sea states.
• Basic scuba certification.
• Pass a swim & dive test.
• Ability to work flexible work hours including weekends and holidays.

Nice To Haves

• Sealion or dog handling experience.
• Advanced scuba skills.
• Experience working at sea and on live-aboard boats.

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of small watercraft.
• Feeding and administration of food supplements.
• Observation of marine mammals.
• Assist with basic husbandry.
• Perform tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects.
• Scuba diving.
• Working outdoors on boats in adverse weather conditions.
• Deter the presence of nuisance animals following established NIWC processes and procedures.
• Travel frequently with animals anywhere in the world, to include potentially harsh environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed