Marine Mammal Operator 2 at SAIC

%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%26nbsp;SAIC is looking for a%26nbsp;%3Cstrong%3EMarine Mammal Operator 2%26nbsp;for our%26nbsp;San Diego, CA%26nbsp;location%3C/strong%3E.%26nbsp; In this role, the successful candidate will be required to provide oversight and technical direction to all staff in a non-supervisory capacity, assist with the development and implementation of complex training plans, perform preparation of rations, cleaning of food preparation areas, animal enclosures and commons areas, as well as maintaining and cleaning specialized equipment.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cstrong%3EJOB DUTIES:%3C/strong%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3Cul%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3EPersonnel are responsible for the operation, maintenance of small watercraft, and overseeing safe successful completion of open water operations.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3EPersonnel perform feeding and administration of food supplements, perform advanced husbandry, and observation of marine mammals.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3EThe personnel in this position shall be designated as primary handler for multiple animals, executing individual training plans for specific animals.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3EAs part of an integrated military function the MMS02 performs tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3EThis position will require scuba diving and oversight of dive station tasking. Advanced scuba skills are required.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3EJob will require working outdoors, on boats in adverse weather conditions.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3EAll new hires will have to pass a swim %26amp; dive test.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3EPersonnel must be able to work flexible work hours including weekends and holidays.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3EDeter the presence of nuisance animals following established NIWC processes and procedures.%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3Cli%3E%3Cp class=%22MsoNormal%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3EA requirement for this position includes the ability to travel with animals for extended periods of time anywhere in the world, to include potentially harsh environmental and high risk locations, within 72 hours’ notice.%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#595959;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:18px;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%26nbsp;%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3Cspan style=%22color:#595959;font-family:%26quot;Arial%26quot;,sans-serif;font-size:12.0pt;%22%3E%3Cspan style=%22line-height:107%;mso-fareast-font-family:%26quot;Times New Roman%26quot;;mso-font-kerning:0pt;mso-ligatures:none;%22%3E%3Co:p%3E%3C/o:p%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/span%3E%3C/p%3E%3C/li%3E%3C/ul%3E

REQUIREMENTS:

• High school diploma (or equivalent).

• Must hold a Secret security clearance.

• Must be physically fit and able to lift at least 50 lbs.

• The ability to successfully pass a Maritime Vessel Operation Color Blind Test as directed by the contract.

• SCUBA certification

• Three and a half years (42 months) of Marine Mammal Systems experience to include one (1) year operational support.

• Must be SAIC Dive Supervisor qualified.

*!SAIC accepts applications on an ongoing basis and there is no deadline.

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