Jr. Biological Technician IV - TO1046A

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Jr. Biological Technician IV - TO1046A

Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking to hire Jr. Biological Technician IV to provide assistance to a program for tracking and verification of tuna landings information. OAI provides personnel support service on contract to government, academia, private industry and international organizations.

Duties include:

• Assist in data entry, monitoring, and verification of tuna fisheries import information.
• Answer/respond to tuna import related calls, email, and voicemails.
• Assist with tuna import documentation compliance by corresponding with industry via telephone, FAX, and email, as needed.
• Review, compile and/or file domestic tuna processor monthly reports, as needed.
• Assist as needed with domestic tuna processor documentation compliance by corresponding with industry via telephone, FAX, and email as needed.
• Participate or assist in tuna landings tracking and verification audits as needed.
• Assist as needed with producing and distribution of tuna tracking and verification data.
• Assist NMFS Sustainable Fisheries staff as requested with tasks related to the sustainability Highly Migratory Fishes.

Location
The work site will be at the NMFS Sustainable Fisheries Division office in Long Beach, CA.

Length of Position and Hours
The contract is for 2,008 work hours during the period July 1, 2014 through June 30, 2015. This is a full-time position with work not to exceed 40 hours per week.

Salary and Benefits
The salary is $15.24 per hour. Generous employee benefits including health insurance; paid Federal holidays, annual and sick leave; 401k plan; and much more.

Minimum Skills and Training Required

• BS degree, or be actively enrolled in a college program, in environmental resource engineering, geosciences, natural resources or other similar program;
• Be comfortable with spreadsheet and database software and willing to learn new software;
• And have strong organizational and communication skills.

Applicants submit resume that must include following:

• Education
• Work history
• Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
• Three professional references.

The position requires access to Federal office buildings and communication networks.  Applicants must have US citizenship or right to work documents that do not expire during the contract period, combined with two years of US residency before the start of employment.  Ocean Associates, Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.