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Qualifications:
- Minimum of a Bachelor's Degree with a major in a natural science, such as fisheries or wildlife biology, marine biology, or a related field of biology (including general biology).
- A minimum of 30 credit hours in applicable biological sciences.
- At least one undergraduate course each in math and statistics.
- Coursework or employment experience that emphasized the use of dichotomous (taxonomic) keys.
- Computer skills necessary to work with standard database software and computer hardware.
Biologists hired by Alaskan Observers, Inc. (AOI) attend a three week training in either Seattle, Washington, or Anchorage, Alaska. Following training, North Pacific GroundfishObservers make an initial commitment to make two deployments of between 2
and 2 ½ months in length over a span of 5 to 6 months, and are guaranteed
subsequent deployment opportunities and salary advances. Observers gather
management data for the Government, living and working aboard U.S.-flagged
commercial fishing vessels operating in the Bering Sea, North Pacific, and
Gulf of Alaska.
Year 2009 compensation ranges from $3900.00 per month to $6340.00 per month,
depending on experience, and includes room, board, and travel to and from job site.
Paid training courses are
generally held in early and late December, February, May, June, and July,
but this schedule is subject to change depending on the events in the
fishery in a given year. As it happens, in 2010 we will also hold trainings in March and April.
If you'd like to
pursue a position with us, please complete an
application and send a resume, a cover letter stating your interest in
becoming a North Pacific Groundfish Observer, and transcripts (a photocopy,
rather than an official transcript, is fine) to:
David Edick
Alaskan Observers, Inc.
130 Nickerson, Suite 206
Seattle, WA 98109.
Resumes, cover letters, and transcripts can also be sent via e-mail
to:
aoistaff@alaskanobservers.com, or via fax to 206-283-6519.
Alaskan Observers, Inc.
130 Nickerson, #206
Seattle, WA 98109
Phone: 800-483-7310
Fax: 206-283-6519
e-mail: aoistaff@alaskanobservers.com
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