Marine Mammal Assistant 1

SAIC•Coronado, CA

5d•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.

Requirements

High school diploma (or equivalent).
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance after start.
Must be physically fit and able to repetitively lift 50 or more lbs. on a regular basis.
The ability to successfully pass a Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test as directed by the contract.
Basic SCUBA certification.
One (1) year animal training experience, OR
Operational and navigation experience on small boats (30' or under), OR
USCG license (operator of un-inspected passenger vessels/6pac - 46 CFR 10.467) or higher/U.S. Navy Coxswain's certification, and Operational experience using maritime navigational devices, OR
Advanced scuba diving certifications (i.e. dive master, instructor, commercial diver certification, 1st or 2nd class Navy Diver classification), and current First Aid and CPR certification, OR
Two (2) years of college and 3 months experience as a marine mammal custodian.

Nice To Haves

Sealion or dog handing experience is a plus.
Advanced scuba skills are a plus.
Experience working at sea and on live-aboard boats is a plus.

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.
Experience working at sea and on live-aboard boats is a plus.
Pass a swim & dive test in addition to possessing at minimum, a basic scuba certification.
Work flexible work hours including weekends and holidays.
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.