Marine Mammal Systems Assistant II 04105 LBYDF

North Wind Group•Kings Bay, GA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Marine Mammal Systems Assistant II (MMA II) will support 24/7 operations by working closely with veterinary and biotech staff in providing superior care to the mammal complement through vitamins/medication delivery, issuance of proper diets and routine medical procedures. Each animal receives customized care based on their individual health requirements and husbandry behaviors are developed and maintained based on animal specific needs. The MMA II role will serve as a designated secondary handler for a specific animal. The MMA II will provide oversight and technical direction to MMA I staff in a non-supervisory capacity and assist with transport of marine mammals.

Requirements

One (1) year of MMS experience
Basic open water scuba diving certification with minimum of 1 year experience
Operational and navigation experience on small boats (40’ or under), 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
High school diploma or equivalent
Must be able to work flexible hours to include nights, holidays and weekends
Must pass a swim and dive test in addition to having a basic scuba certification
Work well in a team-oriented environment
Excellent written and oral communication skills
Commitment to the safety of the project, team members and animals through embracing safety culture, policies and procedures
Must be able to obtain a government security clearance prior to starting work
US Citizenship is required to meet the security requirements for this position
Must successfully pass swim test and dive physical

Nice To Haves

Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology or other related field
Advanced scuba diving certifications (i.e., dive master, instructor, commercial diver certification, 1st or 2nd class Navy Diver classification)
Current First Aid and CPR Certification

Responsibilities

Secondary handler for a specific animal
Provide non-supervisory oversight and guidance to MMA I staff
Monitor and observe animal behaviors and wellness routinely and report to onsite personnel
Complete animal working sessions to include body inspections and assessment of animal’s wellbeing (behavior and health)
Engage with animals through working sessions rehearsing and executing multiple behaviors to be performed in open water
Record information about each session and the animal’s performance
Perform feedings and administration of food supplements
Assist with basic animal husbandry
Provide diving support to operations (to include enclosure inspection and maintenance)
Support fish house operations to prepare individually formulated rations designed to meet each animal’s specific need
Operate a variety of watercraft
Perform tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects
Deter the presence of nuisance animal while following established processes and procedures
Requires ability to travel with the animal for an extended period of time anywhere in the world, that could potentially include harsh environments and risk locations, within a 72-hour notice