[Coral-List] Seeking Marine Assistant for the National Park of American Samoa

Clark, Timothy tim_clark at nps.gov
Tue May 24 00:36:36 EDT 2016


​*Overview*

The National Park of American Samoa (NPSA) is currently seeking applicants
to fill a temporary contract positions in its marine program.  This
position will perform biological science tasks related to marine
resources.



*Duties*

Duties will include poisoning of crown of thorn starfish (Alamea), tagging
and tracking marine fish species, monitoring marine life and water quality,
maintenance and repair of boats and equipment, data collection and entry
into spreadsheets and databases, and other tasks as assigned by the Marine
Ecologist.  SCUBA diving and boat driving are expected to be regular duties
but require passing the National Park Service Blue Card Certification and
Department of Interior Motor Boat Operator Course, respectively.



*Qualifications*

Applicants must be SCUBA certified, and those with boating experience are
preferred.  Applicants must be physically fit and able to pass a dive
medical exam, a swim test that includes a 1,200 ft. swim without swim aids
completed within 15 minutes, a 75 ft. underwater swim without swim aids, a
surface dive to 10 ft. to recover an object without swim aids, and treading
water for 10 minutes without swim aids.  Knowledge of natural resource
management practices, methods, and procedures.  Knowledge of marine data
collection techniques.  Ability to maintain quality control and quality
assurance guidelines.  Experience working with Microsoft Word, Excel,
Access, and ArcGIS is preferred.



*Requirements*

US Citizen or National



Employment is contingent on passing the NPS Blue Card Certification.



In accordance with Executive Order 12564, this position is a drug testing
designated position subject to random testing for illegal drug use.



Employees may be required to operate a government motor vehicle as part of
official duties. Prior to your first official motor vehicle operation, and
again every year thereafter, employees will be required to sign an
affidavit certifying to possession of a valid driver’s license that is
current and has not been revoked, suspended, canceled, or otherwise
disqualified in any way to prohibit the operation of a motor vehicle.





*Compensation*

Positions are contracted through American Conservation Experience.  Pay is
$9.00 per hour with no benefits.  Housing is provided.  Positions are 40
hours/week for 6 month terms, with the possibility of extension depending
on need and continued funding.





*How to Apply*

To apply you must:



1.       Submit a resume with your educational and work experience,
including current contact information for all supervisors as well as
month/year and hours worked per week for each job experience.

2.      Provide contact information (email and phone number) for three
references.

3.      Submit a copy of your current driver’s license, and copies of any
SCUBA dive or boating certifications.



The complete application package must be submitted to the National Park of
American Samoa office by 8:00 AM on June 27, 2016.  Expected start date is
early August.



Please submit applications either by email (preferred) or US Postal Service
to:



Tim Clark

National Park of American Samoa

Pago Pago, AS  96799

Tim_Clark at nps.gov


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