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Fisheries Observer - Groton, CT
AIS Inc
New London, CT
Must have current STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), GWO or BOSIET or equivalent training · Must have current CPR/First Aid certification
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Protected Species Observer - Everett, MA
AIS Inc
Boston, MA
Must have current STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), or GWO or BOSIET training · Must have current CPR/First Aid certification
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AIS Inc
Remote, United States
Must have current STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), or GWO or BOSIET training · Must have current CPR/First Aid certification
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Gloucester, MA
- $19 USD / hour
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Reef Fish and Shrimp Fisheries Observer - Alabama
AIS Inc
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All relevant course work must have been performed at a level acceptable for credit at the candidate’s academic institution
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Reef Fish and Shrimp Fisheries Observer - South Carolina
AIS Inc
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Reef Fish and Shrimp Fisheries Observer - Florida
AIS Inc
Panama City, FL
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All relevant course work must have been performed at a level acceptable for credit at the candidate’s academic institution
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Reef Fish and Shrimp Fisheries Observer - New Orleans
AIS Inc
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- $19.33 USD / hour
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Marine Biologist (ASM) - Boston, Ma
AIS Inc
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Reef Fish and Shrimp Fisheries Observer - Galveston, TX
AIS Inc
Galveston, TX
- $19.33 USD / hour
All relevant course work must have been performed at a level acceptable for credit at the candidate’s academic institution
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Protected Species Observer - Haverhill, MA
AIS Inc
Boston, MA
Must have current STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), or GWO or BOSIET training · Must have current CPR/First Aid certification
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Marine Biologist - Alaska
AIS Inc
Remote, United States
All relevant course work must have been performed at a level acceptable for credit at the candidate’s academic institution

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AIS Inc

Fisheries Observer - Groton, CT

New London, CT, United States

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Posting language: English
Posted: Oct 22, 2025

Original job description

A.I.S., Inc. (AIS) is a national scientific services firm supporting maritime activities requiring certification of compliance with environmental regulations as well as collecting data for use by Federal, State, Municipal, and other government agencies along the US coastline.

Primary Function:

AIS is recruiting a fisheries observer to utilize side scan sonar to detect fish and to operate a fish startle system (training will be provided) and record any fish observed at the surface before, during and after operations deepening vessel berthing areas in Groton, CT. It is anticipated that the fisheries observer will conduct observations and operate the fish startle system for approximately 8 hours per day. The project is expected to begin on November 7, 2026, and last one or two days.

Duties/Responsibilities:

Work from a vessel platform and utilize visual observations and echosounder to determine if schools of fish are present in blasting area prior to blasting activities occurring.
Use fish startle equipment for 15 minutes prior to each blast.
Search for dead or injured fish for 30 minutes after each blast visually at the surface and underwater using fish finding sonar equipment.
Responsible for determining when the conditions are favorable for blasting based on fishery observations conducted in the field.
Act as a marine mammal observer as needed.
Accurately record data on standardized forms associated with daily sighting activities, as well as self-audit data prior to submission.
Operate and maintain field equipment including Garmin GPS, binoculars with reticles, range finder, and high-resolution digital camera with video capabilities.

Compensation: Candidates will be paid an hourly rate to be negotiated, and total compensation will vary depending on candidates’ depth of experience. This is a part–time position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Must have current STCW Basic Safety Training (BST), GWO or BOSIET or equivalent training.
Must have current CPR/First Aid certification.
Must be certified by a physician as fit for sea duty including:
Not be susceptible to chronic motion sickness
Ability to live in confined quarters
Ability to tolerate stress
Ability to lift objects up to 30 pounds
Ability to vigilantly monitor waters surrounding observation platform/vessel for up to 4 hours at a time and not more than 12 hours in a 24-hour period.
Must have passed an approved PSO course/training and provide certificate
Must be NMFS approved PSO (must provide NMFS approval letter)
Must possess a current real ID approved identification
objectivity
Must have proof of eligibility to work within the US.
College degree (B.S. or higher) in marine biology or related field.
Field experience including:
Field research in identifying Massachusetts marine fish species

Travel:

Mileage to and from the project site will be reimbursed at the government mileage rate.

Locations:

Groton, CT

Contact:

If you would like to apply for this exciting new opening, please visit our Careers Page to submit the required information:

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3 professional references (name, email address and phone number),
PSO Training Certificate
Offshore Safety Training Certificate

All documents must be submitted for your application to be considered. If you have any questions pertaining to this opening, please reach out to our Talent Team or call 774-770-5833

An Equal Opportunity Employer

It is the policy of A.I.S. to recruit, hire, train, promote, transfer and compensate our employees and provide all other conditions of employment including Company sponsored events without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, age, sex, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, lawful alien status, sexual orientation, physical or mental disability, citizenship status, veteran status or any other status protected by applicable law.

Must be able to work in the U.S. • VEVRAA Federal Contractor • Request Priority Protected Veteran Referrals • Equal Opportunity Employer

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Skills

GPS
Cameras
Security guard licence
CPR
First Aid
Tolerate stress
Research
Fish varieties

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