Marine Mammal System Assistant I 04269 LBYD Federal

North Wind Group•Silverdale, WA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Mammal System Assistant I supports 24/7 operations and works with veterinary and biotech staff to provide care for marine mammals. Care includes delivering vitamins and medication, issuing appropriate diets, conducting routine medical procedures, and developing or maintaining husbandry behaviors based on each animal’s needs. The position also supports animal training and project operations, including diving, vessel operations, and travel with animals when required. Travel may be anywhere in the world, potentially to harsh or risk locations, and may be required with 72 hours’ notice. The role is based in Silverdale, Washington, and requires the ability to obtain a government security clearance before starting; U.S. citizenship is required.

Requirements

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology or a related field, basic open-water scuba certification, and at least one year of experience; OR one year of animal-training experience, basic open-water scuba certification, at least one year of experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent; OR small-boat operational and navigation experience on vessels 40 feet or under, a USCG operator-of-uninspected-passenger-vessels/6-pack license or higher or U.S. Navy Coxswain certification, experience using maritime navigational devices, basic open-water scuba certification, at least one year of experience, and a high school diploma or equivalent.
Able to work flexible hours, including nights, holidays, and weekends.
Must pass a swim and dive test and have basic scuba certification.
Must obtain a government security clearance before starting; candidates may be required to obtain and hold a Secret or higher U.S. Government clearance.
U.S. citizenship is required to meet security requirements; proof of citizenship is required as a condition of employment.
Must successfully pass a swim test and dive physical.
Ability to work well in a team-oriented environment.
Excellent written and oral communication skills.
Commitment to project, team-member, and animal safety through adherence to safety culture, policies, and procedures.
Able to lift at least 50 pounds.
Able to pull oneself out of the water onto deck and boat platforms without using a ladder.
Able to pass the Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test as directed by the contract.
Physically qualified to perform dive operations.
Able to stoop, bend, squat, climb, kneel, talk, and hear.
Able to stand or walk for extended periods.
Able to spend extended periods on a water vessel in different sea states.

Nice To Haves

Animal-training experience.
Advanced scuba diving certification, such as divemaster, instructor, commercial diver certification, or 1st or 2nd class Navy Diver classification.
Current First Aid and CPR certification.

Responsibilities

Routinely monitor and observe animal behavior and wellness, and report findings to onsite personnel.
Conduct animal working sessions, including body inspections and assessments of animal behavior and health.
Engage animals in working sessions to rehearse and perform behaviors in open water.
Record information about each session and the animal’s performance.
Feed animals and administer food supplements.
Assist with basic animal husbandry.
Provide diving support for operations, including enclosure inspection and maintenance.
Support fish house operations and prepare individually formulated rations for each animal.
Operate a variety of watercraft.
Potentially train to become a designated secondary handler for specific animals.
Perform tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific projects.
Deter nuisance animals while following established processes and procedures.
Travel with animals for extended periods, potentially anywhere in the world and to harsh or risk locations, with as little as 72 hours’ notice.