Operations Technician

Axiom Consultants, Inc is seeking an experienced Operations Technician to provide technical and administrative services for field season operations and regulatory compliance.

Responsibilities

• Field Season Planning and Compliance: coordinate, organize, and manage the OER field season timeline to ensure completion of required permits and consultations; document projects and expeditions to adhere to compliance requirements (Essential Fish Habitats, MMPA, ESA, etc.).
• Operational Models and Procedures: develop and refine operations models and procedures for OER field operations and the NOAA Ship Okeanos Explorer, specifically relating to compliance, permitting processes, analyses, and action assessments.
• Environmental Compliance and Portfolio Expansion: coordinate with internal and external partners to plan explorations and expand the program portfolio regarding environmental compliance; provide technical inputs for programmatic documentation (e.g., consultation packages) and refine related procedures and processes.
• Expedition Program and Planning Services: execute technical services for planning, coordination, and implementation of expeditions and projects, including documenting and implementing field operations models and procedures.
• Project Goal Alignment: organize field activities to ensure project-specific science, education, outreach, and data management goals are met, and policies and procedures are complete.
• Field Season Documentation and Equipment Management: coordinate and develop field season documentation; organize and manage equipment used for documenting projects and expeditions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizen.
• Ability to pass background screening prior to employment.
• Bachelor’s degree in a relevant area or equivalent years of education and experience.
• 4–6+ years of experience.
• Strong oral and written communication, problem-solving skills, and team-player mindset.

Benefits

• Competitive compensation packages.
• Comprehensive medical, dental, and life insurance.
• Matching 401(k) contribution.