Two Diving Marine Assistants for the National Park of American Samoa Overview The National Park of American Samoa (NPSA) is currently seeking applicants to fill two contract positions in the marine program. The purposes of the positions are to perform biological science tasks related to marine resources. Duties Primary duty will be to help control the current crown of thorn starfish outbreak by poisoning individuals using SCUBA. Additional duties may include tagging and tracking marine fish species, monitoring marine life and water quality, maintenance and repair of boats and equipment, data collection and entry into spreadsheets and databases, and other tasks as assigned by the Marine Ecologist. SCUBA diving and boat driving are expected to be regular duties but require passing the National Park Service Blue Card Certification and Department of Interior Motor Boat Operator Course, respectively. Qualifications Applicants must have prior SCUBA diving experience and be able to obtain the NPS Blue Card diving certification. Applicants must be physically fit, and able to pass a swim test that includes a 1,200 ft. swim without swim aids completed within 15 minutes, a 75 ft. underwater swim without swim aids, a surface dive to 10 ft. to recover an object without swim aids, and treading water for 10 minutes without swim aids. Previous boating experience is preferred. Knowledge of natural resource management practices, methods, and procedures and marine data collecting techniques will strengthen your application. Ability to maintain quality control and quality assurance guidelines is important. Experience working with Microsoft Work, Excel, and Access is preferred. Requirements Employment is contingent on passing the NPS Blue Card medical exam. This position is a drug testing designated position subject to periodic and/or random testing for illegal drug use. You may be required to operate a government (or private) motor vehicle as part of your official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year thereafter (or more frequently if management determines such need exists), you will be required to sign an affidavit certifying to your possession of a valid driver?s license that is current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise disqualified in any way to prohibit your operation of a motor vehicle. You will also submit a photocopy of your valid driver?s license prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and again every year, or more frequently if management determines such need exists. Compensation Positions are contracted through American Conservation Experience. Pay is $9.00 per hour depending on experience with no benefits. Positions are 40 hours/week for approximately a 6-month initial term, with the possibility of extension depending on need and continued funding. How to Apply To apply you must: 1. Submit a resume with your educational and work experience, including month/year and hours worked per week for each job experience. 2. Provide contact information (email and phone number) for three references. 3. Submit a copy of your current driver?s license, and copies of any SCUBA dive or boating certifications. The complete application package must be submitted to the National Park of American Samoa office by Friday February 7, 2014. Application packages and questions should be addressed to Dr. Tim Clark, [email protected]. -- Dr. Tim Clark Marine Ecologist National Park of American Samoa Pago Pago, AS 96799 (684) 633-7082 ext. 41 (office) (684) 733-4151 (cell) [email protected]
Posted on: Fri, 24 Jan 2014 10:22:12 +0000
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