Marine Mammal Assistant 1
$40K - $80K/yr
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... harsh environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. Qualifications Required ...
Marine Mammal Assistant 1
$40K - $80K/yr
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... harsh environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. Qualifications Required ...
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. SAIC is a premier mission ...
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. SAIC is a premier mission ...
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. SAIC is a premier mission ...
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. SAIC is a premier mission ...
Technical Advisor, Marine Science
Key West, FL · On-site
$15 - $25/hr
... the local diving environment including the underwater training area and reef. • Knowledge and experience in monitoring the weather for approaching storms. • Ability to fill scuba cylinders ...
Technical Advisor, Marine Science
Key West, FL · On-site
$15 - $25/hr
... the local diving environment including the underwater training area and reef. • Knowledge and experience in monitoring the weather for approaching storms. • Ability to fill scuba cylinders ...
SeaTREK Guide
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
... and environmental enrichment programs for the species. * Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all exhibits throughout the aquarium, as well as maintaining all SCUBA diving gear and the dive ...
SeaTREK Guide
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
... and environmental enrichment programs for the species. * Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all exhibits throughout the aquarium, as well as maintaining all SCUBA diving gear and the dive ...
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. SAIC is a premier mission ...
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. SAIC is a premier mission ...
Technical Advisor, Marine Science
$15 - $25/hr
Knowledge of the local diving environment including the underwater training area and reef. Knowledge and experience in monitoring the weather for approaching storms Ability to fill scuba cylinders ...
Technical Advisor, Marine Science
$15 - $25/hr
Knowledge of the local diving environment including the underwater training area and reef. Knowledge and experience in monitoring the weather for approaching storms Ability to fill scuba cylinders ...
Requires a minimum of three (3) years' of experience in SCUBA diving operations and must ... The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to: dock, port, bay, waterways, office ...
Requires a minimum of three (3) years' of experience in SCUBA diving operations and must ... The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to: dock, port, bay, waterways, office ...
... and environmental enrichment programs for the species. * Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all exhibits throughout the aquarium, as well as maintaining all SCUBA diving gear and the dive ...
... and environmental enrichment programs for the species. * Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all exhibits throughout the aquarium, as well as maintaining all SCUBA diving gear and the dive ...
SeaTREK Guide
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
... and environmental enrichment programs for the species. * Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all exhibits throughout the aquarium, as well as maintaining all SCUBA diving gear and the dive ...
SeaTREK Guide
Scottsdale, AZ · On-site
... and environmental enrichment programs for the species. * Responsible for cleaning and maintaining all exhibits throughout the aquarium, as well as maintaining all SCUBA diving gear and the dive ...
Marine Mammal Assistant 1
San Diego, CA · On-site
$40K - $80K/yr
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... harsh environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. Qualifications Required ...
Marine Mammal Assistant 1
San Diego, CA · On-site
$40K - $80K/yr
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... harsh environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. Qualifications Required ...
Requires a minimum of three (3) years' of experience in SCUBA diving operations and must ... The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to: dock, port, bay, waterways, office ...
Requires a minimum of three (3) years' of experience in SCUBA diving operations and must ... The work environment varies and includes, but is not limited to: dock, port, bay, waterways, office ...
Marine Mammal Assistant 1
San Diego, CA · On-site
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... harsh environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. Qualifications Required ...
Marine Mammal Assistant 1
San Diego, CA · On-site
This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus. * Job will require ... harsh environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice. Qualifications Required ...
... training environments. Primary Duties * Support Underwater Egress Training * Support Emergency ... Train divers on use, operation, and maintenance procedures for all SCUBA diving equipment
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... training environments. Primary Duties * Support Underwater Egress Training * Support Emergency ... Train divers on use, operation, and maintenance procedures for all SCUBA diving equipment
Dive Instructor
Hudson, FL · On-site
Provide structured diving instruction in both classroom and controlled aquatic environments ... Emphasize Surface Supplied Air (SSA) and SCUBA diving, with a primary focus on SSA. * Safety ...
Dive Instructor
Hudson, FL · On-site
Provide structured diving instruction in both classroom and controlled aquatic environments ... Emphasize Surface Supplied Air (SSA) and SCUBA diving, with a primary focus on SSA. * Safety ...
$34.65 - $38.85/hr
This role includes navigating and managing vessels for activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving ... Continuously strive for excellence in the workplace, the Company environment, and as a Company ...
$34.65 - $38.85/hr
This role includes navigating and managing vessels for activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving ... Continuously strive for excellence in the workplace, the Company environment, and as a Company ...
Environmental Service Tech III
Newtown, VA · On-site
$10K/mo
Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Night Shift Environmental Services Tech III (Floor ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...
Environmental Service Tech III
Newtown, VA · On-site
$10K/mo
Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Night Shift Environmental Services Tech III (Floor ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...
Scuba Diving, Self-Defense courses, Water Sports (i.e. kayaking, canoeing, etc.) Additional ... environment.
Scuba Diving, Self-Defense courses, Water Sports (i.e. kayaking, canoeing, etc.) Additional ... environment.
Environmental Service Tech III
$14.75 - $19.25/hr
Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Night Shift Environmental Services Tech III (Floor ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...
Environmental Service Tech III
$14.75 - $19.25/hr
Sentara Leigh Hospital is hiring a Full-time, Night Shift Environmental Services Tech III (Floor ... scuba diving accidents. Sentara Health is an equal opportunity employer and prides itself on the ...
Captain - Casual (Commercial Catamaran Tours)
Lanai City, HI · On-site
$34.65 - $38.85/hr
This role includes navigating and managing vessels for activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving ... Continuously strive for excellence in the workplace, the Company environment, and as a Company ...
Captain - Casual (Commercial Catamaran Tours)
Lanai City, HI · On-site
$34.65 - $38.85/hr
This role includes navigating and managing vessels for activities such as snorkeling, scuba diving ... Continuously strive for excellence in the workplace, the Company environment, and as a Company ...
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Job description
Job ID: 2613854
Location: San Diego, CA, US
Date Posted: 2026-06-18
Category: Wage Determination (SCA)
Subcategory: Service Contract Act
Schedule: Full-Time
Shift: Day Job
Travel: Yes - 10% of the time
Minimum Clearance Required: None
Clearance Level Must Be Able to Obtain: Secret
Potential for Remote Work: ORA_ON_SITE
Description
SAIC is looking for a Marine Mammal Assistant for our San Diego, CA location. In this role, the successful candidate will be required to perform preparation of rations, cleaning of food preparation areas, animal enclosures and commons areas, as well as maintaining and cleaning specialized equipment. A successful candidate will be physically fit, excel at working outdoors, and on a boat in moderate to rough sea states.
JOB DUTIES:
- Personnel are also responsible for the operation and maintenance of small watercraft.
- Personnel perform feeding and administration of food supplements, perform observation of marine mammals, and assist with basic husbandry.
- The personnel in this position may be trained to become a designated secondary handler for specific animals. Sealion or dog handing experience is a plus.
- As part of an integrated military function the MMA-1 performs tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects.
- This position will require scuba diving. Advanced scuba skills are a plus.
- Job will require working outdoors on boats in adverse weather conditions. Experience working at sea and on live-aboard boats is a plus.
- All new hires will have to pass a swim & dive test in addition to possessing at minimum, a basic scuba certification.
- Personnel must be able to work flexible work hours including weekends and holidays.
- Deter the presence of nuisance animals following established NIWC processes and procedures.
- A requirement for this position includes the ability to travel frequently with animals anywhere in the world, to include potentially harsh environmental and high-risk locations, within 72 hours' notice.
Qualifications
Required Education, Experience and Clearance to obtain:
- High school diploma (or equivalent).
- Must be a U.S. Citizen.
- Must be able to obtain Secret security clearance after start.
- Must be physically fit and able to repetitively lift 50 or more lbs. on a regular basis.
- The ability to successfully pass a Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test as directed by the contract.
- Basic SCUBA, and ONE of the following:
- One (1) year animal training experience, OR
- Operational and navigation experience on small boats (30' or under), OR
- 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, OR
- Advanced scuba diving certifications (i.e. dive master, instructor, commercial diver certification, 1st or 2nd class Navy Diver classification), and current First Aid and CPR certification, OR
- Two (2) years of college and 3 months experience as a marine mammal custodian.
Target salary range: $40,001 - $80,000. The estimate displayed represents the typical salary range for this position based on experience and other factors.
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