Marine Mammal Assistant 2

SAIC•San Diego, CA

4d•Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is looking for a Marine Mammal Assistant 2 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. As part of an integrated military function the MMA2 performs tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects. This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. Job will require working outdoors, on boats in adverse weather conditions. All new hires will have to pass a swim & dive test in addition to possessing at minimum, a basic scuba certification. Personnel must be able to work flexible work hours including weekends and holidays. Deter the presence of nuisance animals following established NIWC processes and procedures. A requirement for this position includes the ability to travel with animals for extended periods of time anywhere in the world, to include potentially harsh environmental and high risk locations, within 72 hours’ notice. SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline. 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 24,000 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 $7.5 billion. For more information, visit saic.com . For ongoing news, please visit our newsroom .

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent)
Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance after start
Must be physically fit and able to lift at least 50 lbs
The ability to successfully pass a Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test as directed by the contract
Basic SCUBA
One (1) years of Marine Mammal Systems experience
All new hires will have to pass a swim & dive test in addition to possessing at minimum, a basic scuba certification
Personnel must be able to work flexible work hours including weekends and holidays

Nice To Haves

Advanced scuba skills are a plus

Responsibilities

preparation of rations
cleaning of food preparation areas, animal enclosures and commons areas
maintaining and cleaning specialized equipment
operation and maintenance of small watercraft
feeding and administration of food supplements
perform basic husbandry
observation of marine mammals
executing individual training plans for specific animals
tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects
deter the presence of nuisance animals following established NIWC processes and procedures
travel with animals for extended periods of time anywhere in the world, to include potentially harsh environmental and high risk locations, within 72 hours’ notice