-Agency Only- Marine Resource Scientist I - 2764 - Limited Period West Boothbay Harbor
-Agency Only- Marine Resource Scientist I - 2764 - Limited Period West Boothbay Harbor
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MARINE RESOURCE SCIENTIST I
AGENCY ONLY
Opening Date:
April 08 2025
Closing Date:
April 23 2025
Location:
West Boothbay Harbor
Position #:
0
Position Type:
Full Time (Limited Period)
Class Code:
9362
Grade/Salary:
Grade 24 $54537.60 $76460.80 Per Year*
*(This includes the 5.5 Salary Adjustment)The Department of Marine Resources (DMR) is seeking a qualified candidate with strong scientific skills to fill one 1 limited period position of Marine Resource Scientist I located at the West Boothbay Harbor Laboratory.
BRIEF JOB DESCRIPTION: This is a newly created position to conduct research to aid in the conservation and management of North Atlantic right whales and other large whales for the State of Maine. This position will assist the Division of Marine Mammal Survey Programs staff with planning designing and implementing research and response visual surveys for North Atlantic right whales. This position will actively participate in the field conducting visual survey work on both vessel and aerial sampling platforms. Tasks will include developing survey plans data collection protocols managing the necessary survey permits collecting data in the field performing QA/QC data tasks and assisting with program reporting and publications. This position will coordinate with other team members contractors and other programs within ME DMR. The applicant may further be tasked with assisting in statistical analysis under the Divisions Modeling Lead. Work will be performed with limited supervision and independent willingness to grow the position is highly encouraged.
Applicants should have survey experience in both aerial and vessel based marine mammal surveys and familiarization with distance sampling methodology is strongly preferred. Field experience specifically surveying right whales and knowledge of the New England Aquarium Right Whale Catalog is strongly preferred. Applicants should be comfortable working with groups of scientists vessel crew and pilots in a range of environmental conditions that can be challenging.
The Department of Marine Resources encourages collaboration and cross training with other programs to further develop skills and promotes a culture of growing employees knowledge and experience.
Experience with coding languages (R) and GIS (ESRI products) is preferred.
For questions specific to the position please contact Paul Nagelkirk at: or at:.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Entry level education training or experience in a scientific technical or engineering discipline with demonstrated experience in the field of marine resource research and management or another related field.
HOW TO APPLY: Interested applicants need to apply online by selecting the APPLY button below along with uploading a Cover Letter and current Resume.In order for us to properly determine if you meet the minimum qualifications for any posting you must be sure your Resume includes month and year for any experience listed along with the duties and responsibilities associated with each particular time period. Any experience that was not fulltime employment should be identified as such.
If you cant apply online and you require a paper application please download and print one here: Paper applications for this posting should be submitted along with a Cover Letter and a detailed Resumebefore the closing date to: Natural Resources Service Center c/o Kristin McCamish 32 Blossom Lane Marquardt Building Augusta ME. Please be sure that the title and position number of the job you are applying for is included.
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WorkLife Balance Rest is essential. Take time for yourself using 13 paid holidays 12 days of sick leave and 3 weeks of vacation leave annually. Vacation leave accrual increases with years of service and overtimeexempt employees receive personal leave.
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Retirement Plan The State of Maine contributes 13.29 of pay to the Maine Public Employees Retirement System (MainePERS) on behalf of the employee.
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