Marine Mammal Systems Assistant 1 04173 LBYD Federal

About the role

LBYD Federal is a diverse, veteran-friendly firm offering high-quality planning, engineering, architecture, and professional services. We provide exciting and challenging projects for federal clients nationwide, emphasizing client responsiveness and employee empowerment.

Responsibilities

• Monitor and observe animal behaviors and wellness routinely and report to onsite personnel
• Complete animal working sessions to include body inspections and assessment of animal’s wellbeing (behavior and health)
• Engage with animals through working sessions rehearsing and executing multiple behaviors to be performed in open water
• Record information about each session and the animal’s performance
• Perform feedings and administration of food supplements
• Aid in basic animal husbandry
• Support fish house operations to prepare individually formulated rations designed to meet each animal’s specific need
• Operate a variety of watercraft
• May be trained to become a designated secondary handler for specific animals
• Perform tasks related to the care and training of marine mammals for specific marine mammal projects
• Deter the presence of nuisance animal while following established processes and procedures
• Requires ability to travel with the animal for an extended period of time anywhere in the world, that could potentially include harsh environments and risk locations, within a 72-hour notice

Requirements

• Education and Experience: Bachelor’s degree in Marine Biology or other related field and basic open water scuba diving certification with minimum of one (1) year experience OR One (1) year animal training experience and basic open water scuba diving certification with minimum of one (1) year experience and high school diploma (or equivalent) OR Operational and navigation experience on small boats (40’ or under), USCG license (operator of un-inspected passenger vessels/6pac – 46 CFR 10.467) or higher/U.S. Navy Coxswain’s certification, and operational experience using maritime navigational devices and basic open water scuba diving certification with minimum of one (1) year experience and high school diploma (or equivalent).
• Skills And Abilities: Must be able to work flexible hours to include nights, holidays and weekends Must pass a swim and dive test in addition to having a basic scuba certification Work well in a team-oriented environment Excellent written and oral communication skills Commitment to the safety of the project, team members and animals through embracing safety culture, policies and procedures

Qualifications

• Be able to obtain a government security clearance prior to starting
• US Citizenship is required to meet security requirements for this position
• Must successfully pass swim test and dive physical

Skills

• Must be able to work flexible hours to include nights, holidays and weekends
• Pass a swim and dive test in addition to having a basic scuba certification
• Work well in a team-oriented environment
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Commitment to the safety of the project, team members and animals through embracing safety culture, policies and procedures

Benefits

We offer a competitive pay and benefits package including health, life, and disability insurance benefits, 401(k) with company match, generous paid leave and tuition reimbursement for eligible employees. We also support the communities where we live and work by participating in community fundraisers and volunteering through local organizations.