Marine Mammal Operator 2

SAIC • San Diego, CA

12d • Onsite

About The Position

SAIC is looking for a Marine Mammal Operator 2 for our San Diego, CA location. In this role, the successful candidate will be required to provide oversight and technical direction to all staff in a non-supervisory capacity, assist with the development and implementation of complex training plans, perform preparation of rations, cleaning of food preparation areas, animal enclosures and commons areas, as well as maintaining and cleaning specialized equipment.

Requirements

• High school diploma (or equivalent)
• Secret security clearance
• Physically fit and able to lift at least 50 lbs
• Ability to successfully pass a Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test
• SCUBA certification
• Three and a half years (42 months) of Marine Mammal Systems experience to include one (1) year operational support
• SAIC Dive Supervisor qualified

Nice To Haves

• Advanced scuba skills

Responsibilities

• Operation and maintenance of small watercraft
• Overseeing safe successful completion of open water operations
• Performing feeding and administration of food supplements
• Performing advanced husbandry and observation of marine mammals
• Executing individual training plans for specific animals as primary handler
• Performing tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects
• Scuba diving and oversight of dive station tasking
• Deterring the presence of nuisance animals following established NIWC processes and procedures
• Traveling with animals for extended periods of time 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: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED