Marine Operations Technician (Florida Keys)
Job description
Collects water samples and water quality information from data-sondes and Conductivity, Temperature, and depth (CTD) instruments, from sea and freshwater bodies. Assists in the installation and maintenance of water quality monitoring systems. Operates vessels and performs operations in all aspects of monitoring system installation and maintenance. Prepare datafiles and reports to Supervisor.
- Operates FIU research vessels, ranging from 16-foot mono-hull to 26-foot catamaran, involves trailering (often fifty miles to hundreds of miles per day), launching and operation of these vessels on waters surrounding South Florida, including within Florida Keys National Marine Sanctuary, Everglades and Biscayne National Parks and several State Parks and Aquatic Preserves.
- Collects field data from powerboats, row boats, canoes and kayaks.
- Follows FIU standard protocols for collection, storage, and transportation of water, vegetation and sediment samples for laboratory analysis, maintaining and documenting chain-of-custody procedures throughout.
- Operates vessels and performs dive operations in all aspects of monitoring system installation, operation and maintenance.
- Calibrates, programs, maintains oceanographic data collection instruments, including YSI data-loggers and data-sondes, Seabird 19plus V2 SeaCAT Profiler CTD and General Oceanics Niskin bottle.
- Assists in the installation operation and maintenance of water quality monitoring systems.
- Collect and generates proof oceanographic data for analysis and maintaining a data base.
- Operates FIU trucks and trailing boats.
- Assess and improve comprehensive quality assurance & quality control (QA/QC) of data collection procedures
- Assess, improve and maintain safety equipment and procedures on-board research vessels as well as in laboratories, offices and storage facilities.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED is required and 6 years of relevant work experience.
Departmental Requirements
- Must obtain Crew Chief License within 30 days of employment.
- Ability to maintain certification as Captain of FIU vessels.
- Ability to obtain CPR certification within 2 weeks of employment.
- Ability to swim.
- Ability to lift/carry/pull/push up to 50 pounds.
Desired Qualifications
- Field experience in the Florida Keys and Everglades
- Bachelor's degree in Marine Science, Biology, Environmental Sciences or Earth Sciences. Three years of experience in marine operations linked to environmental studies
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite.
Job Category
Staff
Advertised Salary
$38,000-$42,000
Work Schedule
Begin time: 8:30 AM
End time: 5:00 PM
Working Condition(s)
- Operating University Vehicles (all types)
- Works in close proximity to sharks, crocodiles, alligators, and snakes.
- Able to work flexible hours in the often-harsh environment of South Florida
- Exposure to myriad biting insects including mosquitoes and flies
- Heat and humidity, intense sun exposure.
- Unpredictable weather such as sudden squalls and thunderstorms.
Pre-Employment Requirements
- Criminal Background Check
- Driver's License Check
- Fingerprinting Check
Other Information
- Ability to travel locally and nationally.
- Ability to work flexible hours as needed.
- Travel to FIU Campus
- This is a Time-Limited appointment which may be terminated at any time with 30 days’ notice.
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