Marine Mammal Assistant 2

SAIC • Coronado, CA

13h • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is hiring a Marine Mammal Assistant 2 in San Diego, California. The role supports marine mammal care and training as part of an integrated military function and in support of specific marine mammal projects. Duties include preparing animal rations; cleaning food preparation areas, animal enclosures, and common areas; maintaining and cleaning specialized equipment; operating and maintaining small watercraft; feeding animals and administering food supplements; performing basic husbandry and observing marine mammals; and potentially serving as a primary or secondary handler who executes individual training plans for specific animals.

The position requires scuba diving and work outdoors, including on boats in adverse weather conditions. New hires must pass a swim and dive test and hold at least a basic scuba certification. Employees must be able to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays, and travel with animals for extended periods anywhere in the world, potentially to harsh or high-risk locations, with as little as 72 hours' notice. The role also involves deterring nuisance animals in accordance with established NIWC processes and procedures.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to obtain a Secret security clearance after starting.
• Must be physically fit and able to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to pass a Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test as directed by the contract.
• Basic scuba certification and ability to pass a swim and dive test.
• One year of Marine Mammal Systems experience.
• Ability to work flexible hours, including weekends and holidays.
• Ability to work outdoors and on boats in adverse weather conditions.
• Ability to travel with animals for extended periods anywhere in the world, including potentially harsh and high-risk locations, with 72 hours' notice.

Nice To Haves

• Advanced scuba skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare rations and administer food supplements to marine mammals.
• Clean food preparation areas, animal enclosures, and common areas.
• Maintain and clean specialized equipment.
• Operate and maintain small watercraft.
• Feed, perform basic husbandry for, and observe marine mammals.
• Serve as a primary or secondary handler when designated, executing individual training plans for specific animals.
• Perform tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific projects as part of an integrated military function.
• Deter nuisance animals following established NIWC processes and procedures.
• Travel with animals for extended periods, including to potentially harsh or high-risk locations, with up to 72 hours' notice.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED