Deckhand

Full Time
Hammond, OR 97121
Posted
Job description

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Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking applicants for multiple Deckhand 1positions to provide support on contract to the NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Pt. Adams Research Station in Hammond, Oregon. OAI provides personnel support services to government and industry clients for marine fisheries and protected species. The deckhands will assist in operations associated with a pair-trawl sampling program conducted in the Columbia Riverestuary to evaluate the survival of tagged juvenile salmon and steelhead through the federal hydrosystem.

Most of the positions will befull-time, and all will be short-term for the approximate duration of April 1 – June 15. Work will mostly be 40 hours per week, but will exceed 40 hours in May with overtime paid. Schedules are dependent on project needs related to training and numbers of tagged fish passing through the estuary. The workday starts and ends at Kerry West Marina, Westport, OR. Sampling is conducted in the Columbia River from Wauna Mill to Beaver Army Terminal.

Preference will be given to those who apply before February 15.

Duties

  • Deployment and retrieval of specialized sampling gear, removal of debris for the sampling gear, assist in net transfers, inspection and maintenance of lines, and limited net mending.
  • Help maintain watch while on duty.
  • Help assure safe vessel operation and equipment deployment/retrieval operations.
  • Monitor the vessel’s status and report to fleet commander any equipment or vessel maintenance requirements as appropriate.
  • Perform requested routine maintenance and repairs on vessels and equipment. After hands-on orientation, responsible for proper fueling of vessels.

Salary: Salary commensurate with experience. Excellent benefit package.

Location: NOAA National Marine Fisheries Service Pt. Adams Research Station in Hammond, Oregon

Knowledge/Experience/Abilities Required By the Position

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Minimum of 1 year experience aboard fishing or other vessels, which included duties such as net deployment and retrieval, anchoring, net repair, and line handling.
  • Must have a valid state driver’s license.
  • Must have current First Aid/CPR/ and BPP certifications (classes are provided after hire).
  • Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather. Applicant should be in good physical condition.
  • Ability to work independently with minimum amount of supervision for extended periods of time.
  • Ability to work effectively both individually and collaboratively in a team/group setting.
  • Ability to receive constructive feedback and implement appropriate action.

Only qualified applicants that meet minimum experience or background requirements stated above need apply. When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application.

Applicants should submit a resume that includes the following:

  • Work history for past 5 years or since last full-time education.
  • Education.
  • Previous experience or training with similar requirements.
  • Three professional references.
  • Include your name in the document file name.
  • Upload your resume in readable, not scanned, PDF or Word format (PDF is preferred).

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $22.58 per hour

Schedule:

  • 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person

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