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    "description": "<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Interested in Fishery Sustainability, Management and Hands on Marine Biology Work? Become a Marine Biologist! </span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">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 <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Marine Biologists</span> (<span style=\"font-weight: bold\">At-Sea Monitors) </span>to work at sea collecting and recording data and biological samples for the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Northeast Fisheries Science Center (NEFCS) aboard commercial fishing vessels.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">The primary goals of Northeast federal fishery observation programs are to provide quantitative biological, vessel, and gear-selectivity information for various New England and Mid-Atlantic fisheries. The At-Sea Monitor program focuses specifically on the groundfish industry, a grouping of fish that includes many commonly consumed fish such as cod, haddock and various flounder species. Each fishery observer or monitor operates on commercial fishing vessels operating in ports throughout New England and the Mid-Atlantic. <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">If you ever wanted to make a difference, this is how.</span></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Commercial fishing dates back hundreds of years. Today commercial fishing continues to be possible due to cooperation between fishermen and fisheries management scientists like yourself. In order to facilitate that cooperation, marine biologists collect data pertaining to fishing programs, economics, catch data, and fishing efficiency. Collected data is used to document stock information which is then used to protect the environment and preserve future generations of fish/fishermen. <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Commit to the journey!</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Click to </span><a href=\"https://vimeo.com/72297324\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Learn More about Becoming a Fisheries Observer</a></span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">At-Sea Monitors record detailed information on the gear and fishing activity of the vessels. Monitors work on deck on vessels ranging from 20’ to 100’ on trips roughly ranging from 1 to 14 days collecting data on fish catch and discard and incidental takes such as marine mammals, seabirds, and marine turtles. <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">After attending a 3-week paid training in</span>-person training in <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Falmouth, MA</span> monitors are deployed from ports throughout New England and Mid-Atlantic states. Gear types assessed include, trawl, gillnet, longline and handline.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Accommodations and meal reimbursement during in person session of training are provided.</span> Training includes instructions on sampling protocols, gear, fisheries, fish identification, marine mammal/sea turtle identification, and safety.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">This is a challenging job, and candidates must be mentally prepared to be away from home for multiple days, and must be physically able to handle heavy lifting, working odd hours, and long days in rough seas. Observing provides an excellent career in marine biology, as observers and monitors are widely recognized as being excellent field biologists. A broad range of advancement opportunities are available to those who demonstrate appropriate capabilities. Those opportunities include, but are not limited to, project management, field supervisors, and fieldwork in other programs.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Compensation:</span> Monitors’ <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">starting pay is $19.00/hour. </span>Dependent on enrollment in our H&amp;W benefit, biologists may also be eligible for an <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">additional $4.57/hour</span> for the first 40 hours worked on each calendar week for a total of <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">$23.57 hour</span>. This is a full–time position with benefits. <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Annually, monitors earn between $35K - $55K a year</span> dependent on their availability to deploy offshore and their personal sea day accomplishments. Monitors will be paid a minimum of 12 hours for each calendar day offshore and are also eligible for additional compensable activities while on land.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">AIS benefits package includes health and dental insurance, vacation, sick and holiday benefits. </span>Potential additional compensation consists of Data quality bonuses, Service awards, Fitness center reimbursement, Candidate Referral bonus.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Travel is reimbursed</span> at an hourly rate along with compensation for miles accrued on a personal vehicle as well as per diem at the specified Government rate.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Minimum Qualifications:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">High school diploma is required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Experience with data entry on computers.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Monitor candidates must be U.S. citizens, or be legally authorized to work in the U.S.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Candidates must be physically able, as determined by a licensed physician’s certification to perform observer duties.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Your own transportation is required.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Candidates are expected to commit to the program for at least one year.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Preferred Qualifications:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Bachelor's degree in biology or a related field from an accredited college or university with 30 credits of biology coursework, 6 credits of marine science is preferred.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">At least one undergraduate course in math or statistics preferred.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">At-sea experience</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Coursework in Dichotomous Keys</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Experience collecting Field Data and entering databases.</span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Locations:</span></span></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Applicants must be currently living or be willing to live within 50 miles of Gloucester, Ma.</span></span></li>\n</ul>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\">Contact:</span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">If you would like to apply for one of these exciting new openings, please click the following link <a href=\"https://aisobservers.bamboohr.com/careers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Careers Page</a> to submit the following information.</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<ul>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Resume</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Cover Letter detailing sea and fish experience.</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">3 to 5 academic/professional references (name, email address and phone number)</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Unofficial copies of your college (or high school if applicable) transcripts.</span><br><br></li>\n</ul>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please feel free to reach out to the <a href=\"mailto:[email protected]\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Talent Team</a> or 774-770-5833</span></p>\n<p><br></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><span style=\"font-weight: bold\"><em>An Equal Opportunity Employer</em></span></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><em>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.</em></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><br></span></p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\"><em>Must be able to work in the U.S. • VEVRAA Federal Contractor • Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals • Equal Opportunity Employer</em></span></p>",
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