HDR is an employee-owned architectural, engineering and
consulting firm of over 7,800 professionals in over 185 locations worldwide
that helps clients manage complex projects and make sound decisions. HDR is
ranked #13 among Engineering News-Record’s “Top 500 Design
Firms”, and we are also ranked as the #1 healthcare design firm by Modern
Healthcare’s 2010 “Annual Construction & Design Survey of
Healthcare Architects”.
As an integrated firm, HDR provides a total spectrum of
services for our clients. Our staff professional represent hundreds of
disciplines and partner on blended teams throughout North America and abroad to
provide solutions beyond the scope of traditional A/E/C firms. To learn more
about us, please visit our website, www.hdrinc.com.
HDR e2M is seeking qualified applicants for Marine
Species Observer positions in various locations across the US.
Observers will conduct boat-based and aerial-based marine protected species
observations to support survey monitoring efforts for the US Navy in waterways
along the U.S. East Coast, West Coast, Gulf of Mexico, Gulf of Alaska, Hawaii,
and Guam/CNMI. Candidates should be prepared to work and assist in any of these
various locations. Key responsibilities include monitoring and recording marine
mammal and sea turtle presence and behavior activity during the course of the
survey. Knowledge of marine mammal and sea turtle identification is
required. The individual must be able to work with others to ensure any
required protocol is followed. The successful candidate must also be
willing and able to assist with oceanographic data collection (e.g., CTD and
XBT). A successful applicant will be an individual who has demonstrated skills
in effective communications, interface management, auditing and assessing
operations, and problem solving. Photography and photo-identification and
cataloging skills are a plus, as are prior experience in participating in
tagging and biopsying efforts.
The applicant must be:
• Bachelors Degree in related field or 3 or more years
of field experience as a trained MMO or PAM operator
• Due to client contract requirements, only candidates
with US citizenship will be considered for this position, as permitted pursuant
to section 274B(a)(2)(C) of the Immigration and Nationality Act.
• Offshore medical (we can provide information on how
to obtain)
• Offshore survival and Protected Species Observer
training
• Physically capable of lifting heavy objects, as well
as climbing in an out of tight spaces and up and down ladders aboard ships
• Adapted for a life at sea (not susceptible to motion
sickness; be able to live in confined work spaces; be able to tolerate stress
and physically able to move around ships)
• Able to work closely with others and get along well
with diverse individuals
• Able to work independently while following technical
instructions
• In possession of a sound knowledge of the scientific
importance of precise, accurate data recording
• Able to maintain objectivity
All travel to locations arranged and prepaid, travel days
paid, meals/lodging paid if not provided, attractive day rate.
IN
ORDER TO APPLY, please visit the ‘Careers’ section of our
website, www.hdrinc.com, and reference job
#s 100967a-r
Sean
Murphy
Regional
Recruiter
HDR ONE
COMPANY | Many Solutions
440
South Church Street, Suite 1000
Charlotte,
NC 28202-1919
P:
704.338.6845 | F: 704.338.6760
Cell: 704.369.6330
email: smurphy@hdrinc.com