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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 regulation ns as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline. AIS is seeking a Fisheries Methods and Vessel Technical Specialist to support NOAA Southeast Fisheries Science Center’s (SEFSC) Harvesting Unit.</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 role serves as a senior technical specialist and vessel operator, responsible for maintaining and operating Class III research vessels, supporting survey cruises, and providing advanced expertise in fishing gear construction, deployment, and evaluation.</span></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\">Construct, maintain, and repair selective fishing gear, including TEDs and BRDs, for use in research and training activities</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Provide technical expertise and support for fisheries research projects and gear evaluations</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Support Mississippi Laboratories survey cruises through at-sea operations and gear deployment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Operate and maintain Class III research vessels, serving as Captain or First Mate during research missions</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Ensure vessel readiness, including maintenance, inspection, cleanliness, and seaworthiness</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Safely manage vessel navigation, cargo handling, deck operations, and onboard equipment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Maintain inventory of vessel supplies and support overall vessel logistics</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Assist with small boat operations and general equipment maintenance</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Conduct outreach and training sessions for commercial fishers on proper use of federally required fishing gear</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Provide training to marine law enforcement on inspection and compliance procedures for regulated fishing gear</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Prepare reports documenting outreach, training, and operational activities</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Support general unit operations, including warehouse maintenance and equipment organization</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 <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">5 years of experience</span> in net construction and repair within a commercial fishery or net shop environment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Minimum <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">5 years of experience as Captain</span> of a research or commercial fishing vessel, including operation and maintenance of associated equipment</span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; font-size: 12pt\">Current <span style=\"font-weight: bold\">U.S. Coast Guard Master’s License (100-ton or greater)</span></span></li>\n<li><span style=\"font-family: georgia, palatino; 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