Marine Resource Scientist II - Limited Period - Anticipated Vacancy

Department of Marine Resources•West Boothbay Harbor, ME

22h•$67,184 - $95,410

About The Position

The Department of Marine Resources is seeking to fill a limited period vacancy for a Marine Resource Scientist II out of their West Boothbay Harbor headquarters. This position serves as the lead hydrographer for the Maine Coastal Mapping Initiative (MCMI). MCMI acquires seafloor and marine habitat information including bathymetry and backscatter data, sediment information, benthic community data, and water column profiles. MCMI data support marine planning, management, and development of marine resources for the State of Maine. This position requires excellent communication skills and the ability to work both independently and as part of a team.

Requirements

Experience deploying, operating, maintaining, and troubleshooting multibeam sonar systems
Experience with sonar acquisition, survey planning, and data processing routines
Knowledge of acoustic theory and hydrography
Project design and project management related to hydrographic surveys
Spatial and statistical analysis experience and knowledge
Demonstrated skill with MS Office products, ArcGIS, R/Python, and QPS software
Intermediary education, training, or experience in a scientific, technical, engineering field, or a related field with demonstrated experience in the field of marine resource research and/or management or another related field.

Nice To Haves

Previous experience in a supervisory capacity is preferred.

Responsibilities

Lead a major research project requiring considerable initiative
Design multibeam seafloor surveys to fill bathymetric data gaps and support agency and partner research needs
Deploy, maintain, and troubleshoot survey equipment
Conduct field acquisition of bathymetric and backscatter data using Kongsberg EM2042 on contracted survey vessels
Collect and process multibeam data using QINSy and Qimera
Perform data processing, QA/QC, statistical validation, and data visualization to meet NOAA Office of Coast Survey bathymetry standards
Write federally required reports necessary to update nautical charts
Package and submit reports and data to federal portals, including NOAA’s National Center for Environmental Information
Maintain and update data collection and survey equipment maintenance protocols
Supervise a Marine Resource Scientist I position, train and work alongside seasonal contracted employees on vessels and in the laboratory
Lead the writing of technical reports and scientific publications in collaboration with the MCMI program lead.
Assist with public dissemination of program results through presentations and outreach

Benefits

Work-Life Balance – Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays , 12 days of sick leave , and 3+ weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service, and overtime-exempt employees receive personal leave.
Health Insurance Coverage – The State of Maine pays 85%-100% of employee-only premiums ($11,857.68-$13,950.24 annual value), depending on salary.
Health Insurance Premium Credit – Participation decreases employee-only premiums by 5%.
Dental Insurance – The State of Maine pays 100% of employee-only dental premiums ($365.28 annual value).
Retirement Plan – The State of Maine contributes 14.11% of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS), on behalf of the employee.
Gym Membership Reimbursement – Improve overall health with regular exercise and receive up to $40 per month to offset this expense.
Health and Dependent Care Flexible Spending Accounts – Set aside money pre-tax to help pay for out-of-pocket health care expenses and/or daycare expenses.
Public Service Student Loan Forgiveness – The State of Maine is a qualified employer for this federal program.
Living Resources Program – Navigate challenging work and life situations with our employee assistance program.
Parental leave is one of the most important benefits for any working parent. All employees who are welcoming a child—including fathers and adoptive parents—receive forty-two (42) consecutive calendar days of fully paid parental leave . Additional, unpaid leave may also be available, under the Family and Medical Leave Act .
Voluntary Deferred Compensation – Save additional pre-tax funds for retirement in a MaineSaves 457(b) account through payroll deductions.
Learn about additional wellness benefits for State employees from the Office of Employee Health and Wellness .