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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. This position is contingent upon contract award and available funding.

Duties / 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

Compensation:

Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates' depth of experience. This is a full-time position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.

Minimum Qualifications:

• 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

Preferred Qualifications:

• MS Degree or higher in Marine Science or related field

Travel:

• Domestic and international travel anticipated for at-sea surveys, SEDAR data workshops, and scientific meetings.

Location:

• 3209 Frederic St, Pascagoula, Mississippi 39567 (Pascagoula Laboratory - SEFSC)

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Must be able to work in the U.S. VEVRAA Federal Contractor Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals Equal Opportunity Employer