February 18, 2010
Reef Check California: North Central Baseline (NCB) Coordinator
Reef Check CA is hiring! Posted as a courtesy. Please do not contact me about this positon.-Dida
The Reef Check Foundation seeks a half-time North Central Baseline (NCB) Coordinator to organize the continuation and expansion of the Reef Check California (RCCA) Program's subtidal monitoring network in the Marine Life Protection Act North Central Coast Study Region (Pigeon Pt. to Pt. Arena, work primarily in Sonoma and Mendocino counties).
The primary responsibility of the NCB Coordinator will be to ensure the completion of baseline subtidal monitoring of 17 sites associated with the recently sited marine protected areas along the north central coast . Collaborators on the project will include UC Santa Cruz and the Department of Fish and Game. The NCB Coordinator will work closely with the RCCA Director and Regional Manager to ensure work is fully integrated into the statewide monitoring network and to help maximize trained volunteer involvement in the data collection.
This is a half-time position (80 hrs/month) based out of a home office which includes Divers Alert Network accident and workman's compensation insurance. A stipend will also be provided to support the purchase of dive gear. The position is currently funded for two years at $20/hour. Work on weekends and some regional travel will be required. Starting date will be approximately March 15, 2010.
Qualifications:
American Academy of Underwater Sciences certification (current certification preferred)
Minimum of 75 dives with at least 25 in cold water (< 65° F)
BS degree in biology or related field with good command of common California nearshore fishes, invertebrates, and algae.
Experience conducting, organizing, and overseeing field work on scuba in California (north of the Golden Gate Bridge experience preferred)
Experience with small boat handling
Experience conducting underwater visual census surveys (PISCO/CRANE or RCCA methodology preferred)
Experience with in-water and classroom instruction of divers
The candidate must be organized and capable of working independently. Successful candidates must have a strong work ethic coupled with a high level of self-motivation and enthusiasm. Applicants will need to have their own computer with reliable internet access. Special consideration will be given to applicants based in Sonoma or Mendocino counties.
Job duties include assisting in the training of volunteer divers, organizing and planning logistics for field excursions, regular correspondence with volunteers and research partners, data entry and basic summary analyses, building support from the diving community with dive shop visits and club talks, presentations at MLPA meetings, and writing articles for monthly newsletters
Applicants should submit a CV and cover letter via email by March 5, 2010 to Cyndi Dawson.
Posted by Dida at February 18, 2010 4:10 PM
