A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is looking for a Fish Community Ecologist to support the Connecticut Department of Energy and Environmental Protection (DEEP). DEEP is charged with conserving, improving and protecting the natural resources and the environment of the state of Connecticut as well as making cheaper, cleaner and more reliable energy available for the people and businesses of the state.
Primary Function:
AIS is looking for a successful candidate to evaluate fish communities in the Long Island Sound (LIS) embayments and coastal areas and developing a scientifically-sound sampling plan. The successful candidate will lead a project assessing existing data on fish communities in LIS embayments and coastal areas, evaluating sampling methodologies, and developing recommendations for future monitoring. The goal is to support environmental decision making related to extreme weather and changing conditions by establishing a foundation for long-term fish community assessment.
Duties/Responsibilities:
- Development of a Quality Assurance Project Plan (QAPP), which will define the procedures, standards, and quality controls to guide all data-related work throughout the project.
- Compile and analyze existing nearshore fish community data local to LIS.
- Evaluate and compare sampling methodologies appropriate for embayments and coastal areas.
- Develop a standardized and recommended sampling plan.
- Provide foundational input for the future development of fish community indices and thresholds.
Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates’ depth of experience. This is a full–time position. AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.
Minimum Qualifications:
- A master’s degree in ecology, marine biology or another related discipline
- Strong track record in delivering projects of this nature and facilitating successful working relationships with municipal and state government.
- Understanding of fish community sampling plans
- Experience developing project reports
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills
Preferred Qualifications:
- Understanding of Long Island Sound Fish Communities
- Experience developing scientifically sound fish community sampling plans
Travel:
- No Travel Anticipated
Location:
- Remote (candidates who are local to the Long Island Sound are preferred)
Contact:
If you would like to apply for this exciting new opening, please click the following link BambooHR https://aisobservers.bamboohr.com/careers to submit the required information:
- Resume
- Cover letter detailing relevant hatchery experience.
- 3 professional references (name, email address and phone number)
All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please feel free to contact the Talent Acquisition Team at [email protected] or 508-990-9054.
An Equal Opportunity Employer
It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.
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Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $25.00 - $29.00 per hour
Expected hours: 40 per week
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
- Weekends as needed
Work Location: Remote
