Deckhand 1

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Ocean Associates, Inc. (OAI) is seeking applicants for multiple Deckhand 1 positions 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 River estuary to evaluate the survival of tagged juvenile salmon and steelhead through the federal hydrosystem. Most of the positions will be full-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.

Pay 

Wage range between $14.20/hr and $19.00/hr plus a Service Contract Act (SCA) health and welfare supplement of $4.23/hr.  Overtime paid at 1.5x base rate.

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.

Knowledge/Experience/Abilities Required By the Position

• Ability to work independently with minimum amount of supervision for extended periods of time.
• Ability to work outdoors in all types of weather. Applicant should be in good physical condition.
• Must have a valid state driver’s license.
• Must have current First Aid/CPR/ and BPP certifications (classes are provided after hire).
• 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.
• High school diploma or equivalent.

Applicants must 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.

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• Include your name in the document file name.
• Sending your resume in readable (not scanned) PDF or Word format is preferred.

When applying for this position you will be asked to upload your resume at the end of this online application. 

In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States, complete the required employment eligibility verification document form upon hire, and successfully complete a federal government background check.  Ocean Associates Inc. is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not unlawfully discriminate on the basis of any status or condition protected by applicable federal or state law.

OAI is a government contractor and is required by law to invite applicants to self-identify their race, gender, national origin, disability status and veteran status. OAI is required to use the information it collects as part of its future affirmative action efforts in hiring. The information is collected anonymously by computer and is not connected to your application. You will see a place to check certain boxes in OAI's online application. Even though the information is anonymous, self-identification is voluntary. You can always check the box that says you decline to self-identify.

Note:  If you are not selected, your materials may be retained for present or future opportunities. We may use your resume in bidding on a project and if we are awarded the work we will contact you before seeking further applicants. If