Job Description
Operating Title
Marine Operations Coordinator - Open to Internal Candidates Only
Long Classification Title
Research Scientist I
Campus Location
Durham
Department
UNH Marine Sciences and Ocean Engineering
Summary of Position
The Marine Operations position will be to work within the Center for Sustainable Seafood Systems (CSSS) to plan, supervise and maintain safe field operations in waters adjacent to the NH coast. The individual will be required to have a wide range of capabilities that includes research vessel operation, deployment of oceanographic buoys, instruments, and mooring systems. The person will be responsible for the safety of crew, scientists and students during the field operations with a focus on, but not limited to, aquaculture, research diving, scientific experiments and data collection.
The individual will be supervised by the Director of the UNH CSSS and will work closely with the Director of the School of Marine Science and Ocean Engineering, the Center for Ocean and Coastal Mapping, and faculty/staff in the College of Engineering and Physical Sciences and the College of Life Sciences and Agriculture.
Acceptable minimum level of education
Bachelor's
Acceptable minimum years of experience
5-7 years
Posting Number
PS4877FY25
Other minimum qualifications
Bachelor’s degree in appropriate field of Marine Biology/Aquaculture or a closely related scientific or technical field.
Additional Preferred Qualifications
1. U.S. Coast Guard license of at least the OUPV Level or achievable within 1-year.
2. American Academy of Underwater Sciences certified research diver
3. Open water, rescue, drysuit and nitrox diving certification
4. Certified working with forklifts, cranes and commercial trucks.
5. 4 years of experience managing seafood production from aquaculture systems.
6. Experience deploying and recovering gear at sea.
7. Experience operating vessels in coastal and offshore areas.
8. Knowledge of oceanographic instrumentation
9. Expertise in the design of complex components, equipment, and analysis of experimental data.
10. Strong planning skills for managing and implementing complex tasks or project management course work, training and/or experience.
11. Strong interpersonal and written communication skills.
Salary Information
Salary is complemented by a comprehensive benefits package which includes medical, dental, retirement, tuition, and paid time off.
Quicklink for Posting
https://jobs.usnh.edu/postings/63236Percent Time Information (FTE)
1.00
Grade
17
EEO Statement
The University System of New Hampshire is an Equal Opportunity/Equal Access/Affirmative Action employer. The University System is committed to creating an environment that values and supports diversity and inclusiveness across our campus communities and encourages applications from qualified individuals who will help us achieve this mission. The University System prohibits discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or marital status.
Institution Information
The University of New Hampshire is an R1 Carnegie classification research institution providing comprehensive, high-quality undergraduate and graduate programs of distinction. UNH is located in Durham on a 188-acre campus, 60 miles north of Boston and 8 miles from the Atlantic coast and is convenient to New Hampshire’s lakes and mountains. There is a student enrollment of 13,000 students, with a full-time faculty of over 600, offering 90 undergraduate and more than 70 graduate programs. The University actively promotes a dynamic learning environment in which qualified individuals of differing perspectives, life experiences, and cultural backgrounds pursue academic goals with mutual respect and shared inquiry.
Posting Date
10/02/2024
Open Until Filled
Yes
Posting Open to Internal Candidates Only?
Yes
Interested Internal Candidates Exist?
Yes
Job Category
Salaried Staff (Exempt)
Appointment Type
Grant Funded
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Duty/Responsibility
- Plan and supervisor safe marine vessel field operations.
Duty/Responsibility
- Develop, submit and supervise dive plan work.
Duty/Responsibility
- Maintain safe procedures for lab and field research experiments.
Duty/Responsibility
- Provide hands-on support for undergraduate and graduate student projects.
Duty/Responsibility
- Conduct vessel operation training for students and staff.
Duty/Responsibility
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
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