Dixon Marine Services, Inc. (DMS) is an oceanographic and wetland restoration firm specializing in wetland habitat restoration, water quality monitoring, and sediment investigation. DMS has an immediate opening for a Marine Scientist.
DMS has an exciting opportunity for a marine scientist to lead DMS Oceanographic Services Projects located in California, Oregon, Washington , Idaho and Montana. The position will be either be based in California or the Northwest.
Job Responsibilities:
Manage and develop the Oceanographic services offered at DMS
Manage and assist with projects including sediment investigations, water quality programs and hydrographic flow studies
Author / co-author sampling and analysis plans, field data results and analytic results to define the nature and extent of environmental conditions
Conduct field data collection, analysis and reporting
Use field equipment including data sondes, sediment sampling tools, vibracore, underwater video equipment and flow meters
Benthic organism sampling programs
Use navigational tools for determining the exact location of project related targets
Manage Projects, build client relationships, and prepare proposals
Job Qualifications:
BS or MS in Oceanography, Marine Biology Environmental Sciences or related field
At least 5 years relevant Northwest and/or California experience
Experience with relevant local , regional and federal regulations including ESA, CWA and NEPA
Strong Technical writing skills
Familiarity with freshwater, estuarine and marine habitats
Experience with aquatic invertebrate sampling and identification
Fish population sampling methodologies and working knowledge of salmonid life histories
Previous experience with sampling program design and implementation
Treatability experience for impacted sediments
Ability to perform outdoor work for long hours in inclement weather
Ability to work on boats
Ability to travel for extended periods across California and the Northwest
Strong computer skills ( Excel/ Word/Power Point and Microsoft Project )