Survey Coordinator and Analyst III (Gulf Video Survey)

AIS•Pascagoula, MS

2d•Onsite

About The Position

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Survey Coordinator and Analyst III – Gulf Video Survey to support NOAA SEFSC Population and Ecosystems Monitoring Division (PEMD). Primary Function: The Survey Coordinator and Analyst III leads coordination of the G-FISHER and PRDW surveys for the GCRF Branch within NOAA SEFSC PEMD. The incumbent manages survey logistics, leads at-sea operations as Field Party Chief, performs video annotation review, manages Oracle databases in coordination with OMI, develops relative abundance indices, supports SEDAR data workshops, and publishes scientific results. This is a senior-level science and coordination role requiring strong analytical and communication skills.

Requirements

BS Degree plus 5 years of relevant experience
Advanced proficiency with word processing, database, statistical, and graphics programs; capable of writing at publication level and making oral presentations
Experience as lead data collector on at-sea surveys; knowledge of shipboard SCS and SEAL data systems
Knowledge of procedures when encountering endangered or threatened species
Sea going contractors must submit NOAA Health Services Questionnaire and TB Screening Form annually/biennially; must have current tetanus vaccine
Proficient with fish, invertebrate, and protected species identification keys; knowledge of reef taxa from the Gulf of America
Knowledge of SEAMAP field sampling protocols for reef fish

Nice To Haves

MS Degree or higher in Marine Science or related field

Responsibilities

Assist GCRF Branch Chief in coordinating all aspects of G-FISHER and PRDW survey preparation, execution, and completion
Serve as Field Party Chief (FPC) at sea: coordinate vessel activities, personnel, positions, ports of call, and weather
Serve as video annotation reviewer and subject matter expert for marine fishes from the Gulf of America and Caribbean Sea
Serve as data steward; coordinate data standardization, backups, security, and delivery with OMI
Estimate relative abundance indices for focal GCRF species in support of SEDAR and SEAFiSh
Provide annual support for SEFSC Ecological Status Reports; publish manuscripts in peer-reviewed journals
Participate in public outreach and education activities
Attend professional scientific meetings and present results; coordinate abstracts and publications with GCRF Branch Chief
Develop species distribution models using GIS and advanced statistical methods
Work with FATES personnel to integrate automated data outputs for AI/ML interoperability
Implement VIAME into QA/QC review; assist in integrating SEAMAP Reef Fish Video and Panama City Video datasets into GFISHER Oracle database
Conduct data collection, biological and environmental sampling, and data processing per survey SOPs
Write and review survey instructions and reports; manage GitHub project management tools for GCRF personnel