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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">A.I.S., Inc. (AIS)</span> 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 Fisheries Gear Specialist to support the Southeast Fisheries Science Center’s Gear Monitoring Team</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Primary Function:</span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">This position provides hands-on technical, field, and outreach support focused on selective fishing gear, vessel operations, and compliance training for commercial fisheries. The role combines practical gear construction and repair, at-sea and dockside operations, and direct engagement with fishers and marine law enforcement to support regulatory compliance and bycatch reduction initiatives.</span><br></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Duties/Responsibilities:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Assist in the construction, maintenance, and repair of selective fishing gear, including Turtle Excluder Devices (TEDs) and Bycatch Reduction Devices (BRDs)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Support fisheries research projects by providing gear expertise and participating in field evaluations of modified fishing gear</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Operate, maintain, and support Mississippi Laboratory research vessels (Class A, I, and II), including trailering and transport of vessels and equipment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Obtain and maintain required certifications (e.g., USCG 6-Pack License, TWIC, NOAA Small Boat Program compliance)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Conduct outreach and training for commercial fishers on proper use of federally required fishing gear through workshops, dockside visits, and industry meetings</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Provide training to federal and state marine law enforcement personnel on inspection procedures for regulated fishing gear</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Conduct at-sea and dockside inspections of fishing gear and document compliance with federal regulations</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Perform trawl repair and interpret gear construction diagrams to support field operations and training</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Assist in developing technical training materials, presentations, and outreach content using multimedia tools</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Support emergency response efforts (e.g., oil spills) requiring rapid deployment for sea turtle protection and outreach coordination</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Maintain equipment, vessels, and workspace including warehouse and shop organization</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Prepare summary reports of outreach, inspections, and field activities</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Compensation:</span> 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. <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits.</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"> </span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt; font-weight: bold\">Minimum Qualifications:</span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Minimum 2 years of experience in net construction, gear repair, or commercial fishing operations</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Minimum 2 years of experience operating and maintaining small vessels and associated marine equipment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Strong hands-on mechanical aptitude (gear repair, vessel handling)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Ability to work in physically demanding and field-based environments</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; 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