JOB
OPPORTUNITY WITH MARNE ANIMAL RESCUE SPECIALISTS
Marine Animal Rescue Specialists (MAR) is authorized by the National Marine Fisheries Service for pinniped and dolphin rescues along with whale dis-entanglement calls. Over the past two decades MAR has conducted 4,500 marine mammal rescues. In 2015, MAR rescued 495 marine mammals. We are looking for a couple of people with experience in marine mammal rescue. www.marspecialists.org
You must have pinniped, especially sea lion rescue experience to apply.
POSITION: MARINE ANIMAL RESCUE SPECIALIST
LOCATION: MAR’s authorized territory is Los
Angeles County from Pacific Palisades to Long Beach and west to Catalina,
California.
HOURS: 8 HOURS PER DAY 2 DAYS PER WEEK Be
prepared to work long days from February to June.
SALARY: Commensurate with experience and
skills
JOB DESCRIPTION: Must be available five days
a week, 8 hours per day for response, rescue and transportation of marine
animals. Will be responsible for accurately evaluating the condition of a
stranded marine animal. Will be responsible for conducting
rescue operations on beaches, rock jetties, docks and other
common as well as uncommon stranding locations, and to learn the proper use
of specialized marine animal rescue, transportation and safety
equipment. Must be able to work in cooperation with local agencies and
volunteers and be responsible to know all local, state and Federal laws
pertaining to the rescuing of marine animals.
START: Within a few months
REFERENCES AND REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
· Provide
background/references
· A valid
drivers license with no points
· Minimum
one year experience in rescuing seals and sea lions
· Must
correctly identify local marine animal species along with knowledge of
birthing
seasons and natural behaviors of marine animals
· Some
animal-related emergency medical experience
· Must
meet challenging physical fitness requirements
· 24 hour
Hazwhoper certificate
· Small
boat handling
· Able to
drive 4WD Pickup truck
OTHER REQUIRED RESPONSIBILITIES:
· Maintain
rescue and transportation equipment
· Responsible
for school visits
· Must be
enthusiastic with good communication skills and be able to work with
others, including Coast Guard, Lifeguards,
Police, etc.
· When
on-call, must answer calls promptly
· Must
pass County Beach Safety Driving Course
· Coordinate
volunteers
MAR is looking for committed individuals who would like to make rescuing marine animals a career. Training will be provided by MAR to ensure continued high level of response for any marine animal calls. MAR will not consider candidates looking for a temporary position. Long-term applicants will be the only ones considered.
Send in your cover letter, resume and references to the email address below.
Contact: Peter Wallerstein, pw@marspecialists.org