Ocean Associates, Inc

Ocean and Fisheries Consultants    

 

 

OAI provides professional consulting services to government organizations, the private sector, academia, and UN agencies. OAI experts have carried out ocean and fisheries projects throughout the world. Our experts couple diverse work experiences as scientists and senior managers with exceptional educational backgrounds and contacts throughout the United States and world-wide.

Teams of OAI Associates and affiliates can be fielded quickly, anywhere, to do analyses, plans, evaluations, and technical reports on -
      • Commercial and Recreational fisheries
      • Fisheries and wildlife conservation
      • Aquaculture - freshwater and marine
      • Issues in aquatic ecosystems
      • Ocean issues, remote sensing, and oceanography
      • Marine fisheries research and management
      • Fisheries in developing nations - research, development, and management
      • Climate change impacts on freshwater and marine systems and fisheries
      • Planning and evaluation of Environmental Remediation
      • Research vessels and facilities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Employment Opportunites

To apply for any of our current job openings:
  • Send a copy of your resume in .pdf or .doc to jobs@oceanassoc.com
  • Use a separate email for each position that you are applying for.
  • IMPORTANT - Put the title of the position that you are applying for in the subject line. Failure to do so may result in your resume being noted as spam or not being directed to the correct department.

Hiring Now:

NEW ->SCIENTIST IV, TO 3152 Fisheries Monitoring Position
Seeking a qualified person to fill a Scientist IV position, with education and experience in data management to support the NOAA Highly Migratory Species (HMS) fisheries monitoring group of the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Fisheries Science Center in San Diego, California. For more information: Scientist IV

Web Developer TO 3090
Ocean Associates, Inc. has an immediate need for a Web Developer to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Fisheries Science Center in La Jolla, CA. The Web Developer will assist in the implementation of an Intranet redesign project and will be involved in the systems analysis, design, implementation and deployment phases of the project.  The Web Developer will work under the guidance of a Project Manager and alongside with other development team members. For more information: Web Developer

Geodatabase Specialist
Ocean Associates Inc. is seeking a candidate who will provide professional GIS support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) to support marine aquaculture siting and suitability assessments in the main Hawaiian Islands. For more information: Geodatabase Specialist

Earth Science Professionals: All levels $14-$59/hour with Excellent Benefits
Ocean Associates, Inc. provides administrative, scientific, and technical personnel to support federal and international agencies working on ocean, coastal, and freshwater natural resources, whether biological or non--biological. This advertisement is for non-biological employees at all levels. We frequently must fill positions quickly when an existing staff member departs or when we win a competitive contract to provide services.

Resumes of respondents will be evaluated and filed for review by our project managers. We will contact you when an opportunity matching your background arises.

Most worksites are at federal facilities on coasts such as regional scientific centers or offices that develop and promulgate regulations and monitor their performance.

Our employees may acquire, analyze, and manage data and publish the results; organize and conduct workshops and other meetings; facilitate decision making in a complex environment with diverse stakeholders; propose and monitor regulations; advise industry and environmental groups; and otherwise support federal natural resource agencies.

Topics may include sediment transport, habitats for living organisms, climate change impacts, pollution, satellite and buoy data systems, research planning and evaluation, water chemistry, groundwater supply and condition, and other areas of physical science and technology.

Applicants for non-clerical positions must have education or experience in physical earth sciences such as oceanography, geology, geography, and environmental chemistry. Knowledge of GIS, laboratory and office analytical software and techniques and equipment, experience and ability to go to sea, and strong writing and presentation skills are important.

Clerical positions include receptionist, bookkeeping, arranging and accounting for travel of staff, office timekeeping, and similar duties. Experience is required and education or training is a plus.

Work may be part-time or full-time, short-term of a few months or long-term, such as five years. A benefit package is immediately available for full-time employees on a three month or longer assignment. Our benefits are in the top tier, comparable to those of federal employees.

If you wish to be considered for positions such as this, please email your resume in response. Be sure it contains:

  • Work history for the past 10 years or since last full-time education.
  • Education
  • Previous experience in a similar position with the same or similar requirements.
  • Professional references.

Please include your salary requirements, your present commuting area, and whether you are willing to relocate. We suggest you add this information, or anything else you wish us to know, to the top of your resume or a preceding page so that everything is in one document.
Email to Jobs@oceanassoc.com  Subject: Earth Science Resume

 

Recently Filled:

Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning (CMSP) Specialist
Ocean Associates Inc. is seeking a candidate who will provide professional support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Regional Office (PIRO) related to implementation of a Coastal and Marine Spacial Plan (CMSP) in the Pacific Islands Region. These services shall be provided on a full time basis for the period of one year. The contractor shall provide professional support services related to coordinating and supporting the Coastal and Marine Spatial Planning program including program support and coordination and outreach and education initiatives.

Lab Technician
Ocean Associates Inc. is seeking a candidate who will provide professional support to the National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC) to conduct physiology experiments in a NOAA lab in Honolulu, Hawaii and assist with data management, interpretation and completion of a manuscript for a peer review journals. Additionally, contractor will assist in management of a sea turtle tracking database and will complete an updated spreadsheet with desired specifications.

Scientist IV
Seeking Scientist IV to support the NOAA, Alaska Fisheries Science Center. The Scientist IV will be tasked primarily with software development activities that can include:

  • Rewriting a MATLAB based Echolab toolkit in Python,
  • Revising a data processing application that was initially developed for semi-autonomous analysis of acoustics data collected from vessels of opportunity using python-based Echolab,
  • Revising catch processing software used to log trawl samples,
  • Refining applications that allow simplified control of customized instruments such as: a trawl-mounted spectral irradiance logger and a trigger sequencer to control multiple acoustic devices in the field, and
  • Begin development of a remote monitoring and control application to allow shore-based scientists to monitor and control scientific echo sounder systems deployed at sea on email connected ships.

 

GIS Technician I, TO 3163 Recovery Implementation System Assistance  
Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking a GIS Technician I with education and experience in geography, fisheries, or natural resource management to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Protected Resources Division in Long Beach, California.  We are under contract to provide support services to the NMFS Long Beach Office.

Natural Resource Specialist ll
Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II to provide assistance to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) with the completion of National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) documents for the reintroduction of spring-run Chinook salmon and establishment of an experimental population for the San Joaquin River Restoration Program.  The work location will be at the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Region Protected Resources Division in Sacramento, California.

Scientist ll - Sacramento, CA
Ocean Associates, Inc. is seeking a Scientist II to provide technical support to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS).  OAI conducts research, offers policy advice, and provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species.  We are under contract to provide support services to many NMFS facilities. The work location will be at the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Region Protected Resources Division in Sacramento, California.

Natural Resource Specialist II, Ecology and Fisheries – 4 Positions 
Ocean Associates, Inc. has funded vacancies for four Natural Resource Specialist II positions requiring education and experience in habitat ecology and fisheries to support NOAA NMFS in Long Beach, Sacramento, Santa Rosa, and Arcata, CA (one each).  

Environmental Scientist
Environmental Scientist to conduct research and perform physical oceanography and ecology investigations to interpret trends in marine ecosystems. Duties include at-sea and staging to maintain ecosystem equipment, collecting and processing data, managing budgets, ordering equipment, hiring, training, and supporting personnel at sea, and writing technical memoranda. Position is located in San Diego with up to 4 consecutive months on a research ship each year. 2 years experience and a Master's Degree in Physical Oceanography required.

U.S. All Islands Coral Reef Committee Secretariat Executive Director
We are seeking an Executive Director with education and experience in coral reef policy and ecology to support the United States All Islands Coral Reef Committee (AIC) Secretariat office in Honolulu, Hawaii. For further information please see this comprehensive job description.

Natural Resource Specialist II - Freshwater Ecology and Fisheries
We are seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II with education and experience in freshwater ecology and fisheries to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Habitat Conservation Division in Long Beach, CA.

Natural Resource Specialist II
We are seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II with education and experience in marine fisheries to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Habitat Conservation Division in Arcata, CA.

Natural Resource Specialist II TO3067 Hydrologist
We are seeking a Natural Resource Specialist II Hydrologist to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Habitat Conservation Division in Santa Rosa, CA.

Economist III
We are seeking an Economist III to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Southwest Region (NMFS/SWR) Sustainable Fisheries Division in Long Beach, CA. The economic analyses will also support the NMFS/SWR Habitat Conservation Division and the Protected Resources Division regarding the conservation and management of protected species and their habitat, respectively. The results of the economic analyses may be used by SWR managers, policy analysts, biologists, and economists.

Field Researchers/Fishers (including long-line)
Hawaii. We are seeking two field researchers to support the NOAA/NMFS/Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center. Fieldwork in the Northwest Hawaiian Islands to remove predatory Galapagos sharks at Hawaiian monk seal pupping sites at French Frigate Shoals. Assistants will capture sharks using a variety of techniques, mitigate monk seal mortality, collect biological samples and produce written documents in support of monk seal research efforts. Work will be at French Frigate Shoals, on the NOAA Research Vessel Oscar Elton Sette and at NMFS Facilities in Honolulu. Deployment in the NWHI will be from about 6/10/2010 – 8/23/2010.

Web Developer
Honolulu, HI. We are seeking a Web Developer to support the NOAA/NMFS/Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center.  The incumbent shall design, build and add data to an information portal for support to the Kona region Integrated Ecosystem Assessment (IEA) pilot program. The Web Developer will be responsible for the complete design and implementation of this interactive data portal from start to finish, as well as integrating relevant data into the portal.   This is a five month contract with benefits. 

Natural Resource Specialist #1
Seeking Natural Resource Specialist to support NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Habitat Conservation Division in Santa Rosa, California

Natural Resource Specialist #2
We are seeking a Natural Resource Specialist to support the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Southwest Region Protected Resources Division in Santa Rosa, CA.

Biological Technician (go directly to ad on Craigslist)
We are seeking Biological Technicians (4) for short term positions to support the NOAA/National Marine Fisheries Service (NMFS) Pacific Islands Fisheries Science Center (PIFSC), Fisheries Monitoring and Socioeconomics Division, in Honolulu, Hawaii. The four positions will be located one each on the islands of Oahu, Hawaii, Maui and Kauai.

 

 

This page last updated January 9, 2012

 

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