Gear Liaison/Specialist
$83,200–$93,600 year
On-siteBarnstable, Massachusetts, United States
Job Summary
Conduct construction, maintenance, and repair of scientific survey fishing gear for Ecosystems Survey Branch research projects. Assist with staging, transportation, unloading, and installation of equipment and supplies for field surveys. Perform inspections and measurements on gear to ensure adherence to established standards and protocols. Maintain inventory records of all scientific sampling gear and repair histories. Resupply materials and hardware during field activities and ensure a clean, safe workspace at the Pocasset Net Loft. Participate on research cruises for up to 60 days at sea annually while meeting OMAO health criteria and vessel safety protocols.
Required Qualifications
- net-mending skills
- ability to read net diagrams
- adherence to vessel safety protocol
- Minimum of 5 years' experience with the assembly and repair of bottom trawl and/or scallop fishing gear
- Minimum of 3 years' experience with the scheduling and transportation of fishing or research sampling equipment
- Minimum of 1 year experience maintaining an inventory of fishing or research equipment and repairs
- Current MS Office skills
- Must meet OMAO health criteria for sea duty on NOAA vessels
- Capable of working at sea for extended periods (up to 60 days annually)
- Hold a valid state drives license with the ability to operate a Federal motor vehicle
- Work will be performed on-site at a Northeast Fisheries Science Center location in Pocasset, MA
- Work will begin ASAP and will likely continue through September 29, 2026
- Part-time position (~20-25 hr/wk)
- Participate on ESB research cruises for up to 60 days at sea per year
- Participate in resource survey or gear standardization surveys for a period of up to 60 days at sea per year
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